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WJ12 VPZ

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,547 mi
Last recorded84,547 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VPZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 84,547 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 81,375 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 81,375 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 76,909 miles

Inner faces of N/S & O/S front discs starting to corrode

N/S & O/S front suspension joints creaking

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,918 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,134 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,186 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,829 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 51,255 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,575 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm?? (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,149 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ12 VPZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WJ12 VPZ, 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 WJ12 VPZ registered?

WJ12 VPZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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