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VN62 YWM

2012 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,454 mi
Last recorded107,454 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YWM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 107,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 99,781 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 93,153 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 86,362 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,071 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,064 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,240 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,336 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,277 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YWM is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN62 YWM registered?

VN62 YWM is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is VN62 YWM safe to buy?

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