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VO12 VUF

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,923 mi
Last recorded86,923 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VUF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 86,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked advise change now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear sub -frames corroded and running gear

Pass 25 Apr 2025 86,386 miles

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

various suspension corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 84,596 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2023 83,126 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 83,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 73,780 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 73,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254518 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 72,858 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 72,858 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,751 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 65,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 62,096 miles

Central stop light has led's not illuminating

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,090 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 56,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VO12 VUF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO12 VUF, 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 VO12 VUF registered?

VO12 VUF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is VO12 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 VUF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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