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WP12 BYL

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,844 mi
Last recorded121,844 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 BYL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 121,844 miles

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 10 Jul 2025 112,560 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Fail 20 Jul 2024 105,660 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 97,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating/split

Offside Rear Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating/split

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,511 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 89,510 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,399 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,684 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 66,684 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,807 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,638 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 48,638 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,455 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 44,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WP12 BYL is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP12 BYL, 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 WP12 BYL registered?

WP12 BYL is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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