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VO12 ZZR

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,185 mi
Last recorded136,185 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZZR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 136,185 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear pipes into flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough steering has some resistance when turning left, more than when turning right. (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm foremost bushes perishing and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components including subframes

Fail 29 Oct 2021 136,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect on front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear pipes into flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough steering has some resistance when turning left, more than when turning right. (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm foremost bushes perishing and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components including subframes

Pass 3 Oct 2020 121,270 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 121,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning hard on left hand lock (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,712 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 100,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,858 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear trailing arm foremost bushes de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 Oct 2018 74,858 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear trailing arm foremost bushes de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,523 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,943 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,908 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,272 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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VO12 ZZR is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

VO12 ZZR is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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