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VN62 YVS

2012 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,041 mi
Last recorded62,041 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YVS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged (doesn't effect use)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

under treys fitted preventing access to testable items

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2026 62,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged (doesn't effect use)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

under treys fitted preventing access to testable items

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2025 52,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside, rear subframe and all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2025 52,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tpms lamp on

underside, rear subframe and all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 47,049 miles

Complete underside, Sub-frame, Rear axle and arms heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 47,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Complete underside, Sub-frame, Rear axle and arms heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 40,655 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 35,308 miles

Advise tyre pressure light on

Pass 4 Aug 2021 31,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,192 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,554 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 20,324 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 20,324 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 16,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 12,450 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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VN62 YVS is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 74,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN62 YVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN62 YVS registered?

VN62 YVS is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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