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VN62 YXJ

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,614 mi
Last recorded142,614 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YXJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 142,614 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 142,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 135,865 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 130,087 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside - Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 123,956 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 122,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 116,412 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,806 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,338 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 61,931 miles

Slight noise from offside rear possible wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,460 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 YXJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

VN62 YXJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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