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VU12 WPT

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,252 mi
Last recorded143,252 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WPT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 143,252 miles

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 143,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF light flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear suspension corroded

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 128,201 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear suspension light corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2025 127,817 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded.

Fail 19 May 2025 126,328 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

steering system slightly stiff

Pass 15 May 2024 110,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside and outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 93,487 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 93,486 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N\S & O\S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 78,282 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 55,872 miles

Both rear tyres missaped on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2018 33,695 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,649 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Mar 2017 31,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,643 miles

both rear tyres low and edges

Fail 1 Mar 2016 27,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres low and edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,634 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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VU12 WPT is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WPT, 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 WPT registered?

VU12 WPT is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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