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WK12 VRX

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,976 mi
Last recorded105,976 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VRX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres bald inside edge

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2026 105,976 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres bald inside edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2025 98,716 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear valance corroded on both sides

parking brake travel getting high

Fail 12 Feb 2025 98,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear valance corroded on both sides

parking brake travel getting high

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,850 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2024 89,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,648 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,955 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,320 miles

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint noisy when steering turned

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,169 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,725 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 25,832 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,508 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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WK12 VRX is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK12 VRX, 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 WK12 VRX registered?

WK12 VRX is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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