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VN62 YZU

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,399 mi
Last recorded65,399 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 65,399 miles

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

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

Whole underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2025 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 53,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror casing missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear most pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 53,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror casing missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear most pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 47,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,807 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 41,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,660 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 37,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tyre tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light On dash.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 30,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread low @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread low @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,196 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 14,471 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 YZU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

VN62 YZU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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