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WR12 YWK

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,004 mi
Last recorded149,004 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 YWK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 149,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 149,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,034 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 130,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 113,693 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 113,690 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking + nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 105,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking + nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,121 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 98,118 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,784 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 85,014 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,867 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 37,563 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,563 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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WR12 YWK is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WR12 YWK, 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 WR12 YWK registered?

WR12 YWK is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is WR12 YWK safe to buy?

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