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VO62 NWJ

2012 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,259 mi
Last recorded199,259 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NWJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 199,259 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 183,368 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 166,125 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 148,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,946 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 134,946 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,945 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2020 120,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.45.19.w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 110,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,804 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,268 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 NWJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

VO62 NWJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is VO62 NWJ safe to buy?

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