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VO62 HWE

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,364 mi
Last recorded181,364 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 HWE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 181,364 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 162,433 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven inner tread

Pass 23 Aug 2023 147,602 miles

o/s/r tyre very near wear bars

Fail 17 Aug 2023 147,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/r tyre very near wear bars

steering felt stiff/weird coming into workshops and tries to pull to one side. possibly due to worn ball joints? if not further investigation will be required.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 132,487 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 132,487 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 119,505 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,960 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 105,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,346 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 102,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 95,907 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,434 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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VO62 HWE is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO62 HWE, 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 VO62 HWE registered?

VO62 HWE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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