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VO62 NWL

2012 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,481 mi
Last recorded86,481 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 86,481 miles

Both rear springs, lower cup holders rotten.

Pass 6 Nov 2024 81,128 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 78,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light illuminated (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 74,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall showing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 74,210 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light illuminated (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall showing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 68,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light illuminated indicating malfuntion (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 54,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 46,083 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 13 Nov 2015 26,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 NWL 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 78.6%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

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

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