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VO62 NWU

2012 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,560 mi
Last recorded112,560 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 112,560 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 112,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,101 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front brakes very noisy in operation

Fail 2 Nov 2023 92,099 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

front brakes very noisy in operation

Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,525 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 81,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,593 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 70,589 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation and binding (1.2.1 (d))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,654 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,363 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 46,334 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,230 miles

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 24,154 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 24,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort caliper handbrake lever is in the on position (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 15,779 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 NWU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

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

Is VO62 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 NWU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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