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VU12 WOY

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,642 mi
Last recorded167,642 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WOY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 167,642 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 167,641 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

dpf warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 21 Apr 2017 141,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,065 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,863 miles

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Fail 5 Apr 2016 85,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Pass 20 Feb 2016 85,057 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,405 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

dpf lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Aug 2015 83,405 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

dpf lamp illuminated

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 WOY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WOY, 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 WOY registered?

VU12 WOY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is VU12 WOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 WOY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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