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VN62 YWT

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,869 mi
Last recorded115,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YWT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 115,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front headlight slightly damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 104,393 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front headlight damage

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 92,958 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 May 2024 92,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2023 84,968 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Dec 2022 83,150 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,346 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 76,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,316 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 62,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 54,049 miles

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 30 Nov 2017 45,317 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,031 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 29,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YWT is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

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

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