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VN62 ZBD

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,555 mi
Last recorded168,555 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 ZBD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 168,555 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 164,684 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 155,662 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 155,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 149,943 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 145,332 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,486 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 140,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 132,069 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 126,757 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,944 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Fail 6 Dec 2017 99,944 miles

Offside rear brake binding handbrake (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,872 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,920 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (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 ZBD is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black 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 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

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

Is VN62 ZBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 ZBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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