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VO62 NKM

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,436 mi
Last recorded156,436 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NKM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 156,436 miles

DPF Light flashing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 156,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF Light flashing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 140,628 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 140,628 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 128,820 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 128,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,216 miles

DPF warning lamp illuminated

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

Windscreen wiper blades smeary

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,395 miles

DPF warning light indicates a fault with the system

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,625 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

dpf light flashing indicating a fault

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 57,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,814 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 NKM 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 VO62 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

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

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The MOT history for VO62 NKM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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