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VO62 NKG

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,480 mi
Last recorded127,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NKG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 127,480 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2025 127,480 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 115,993 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,703 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 1000 MILES LEFT (5.2.3 (e))

STEERING HEAVIER TO THE LEFT THAN RIGHT

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED /BUSHES WORN

Pass 28 Apr 2022 90,998 miles

various suspension componants corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,057 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,138 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 62,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front wiper starting to smear.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,914 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 34,757 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

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 NKG is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VO62 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

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

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