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VU12 RZZ

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,269 mi
Last recorded106,269 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 RZZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 106,269 miles

D P F LIGHT ON

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front in vary poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both subframes in vary poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2025 105,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre in vary poor condition low on edges

d p f light flashing all time

Fail 31 Jan 2025 105,568 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre in vary poor condition low on edges

d p f light flashing all time

Pass 8 Feb 2024 104,965 miles

DPF LIGHT IS ON

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 104,955 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

DPF LIGHT IS ON

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 103,827 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 103,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 100,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,603 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 90,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,489 miles

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers/Old tax disc ()

Steering feels slightly stiff

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,642 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer cut in tyre wall but not down to canvas

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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VU12 RZZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel 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 VU12 RZZ, 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 VU12 RZZ registered?

VU12 RZZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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