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VO62 NWN

2012 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,917 mi
Last recorded123,917 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 123,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various areas of chassis, floor, suspension very corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 118,392 miles

Front both shock absorber gators/bump stops perished/split

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Various areas of chassis, floor, suspension and subframes very coorded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 117,510 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door mirror body damaged/broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front shock absorber gaitors perished/split

Front heat shield over rear silencer loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn off edge/ devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

various areas of of chassis/floor/suspension and subframes very corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 81,385 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,267 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,983 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 59,971 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 52,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 41,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,230 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 21,205 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,360 miles

all four tyres are perished and splitting in the tread area

nearside sill damaged

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 NWN is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

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

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