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WR12 YWL

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,789 mi
Last recorded71,789 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 YWL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 71,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower wheel arche damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 61,005 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 56,784 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

crack in right hand rear outer lens

heavy corrosion on rear joint to rear silencer

Fail 25 Jul 2024 56,784 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight drag (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

crack in right hand rear outer lens

heavy corrosion on rear joint to rear silencer

Pass 10 Aug 2023 53,304 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing on sidewall and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion on rear joint to rear silencer

Fail 10 Aug 2023 53,304 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing on sidewall and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

heavy corrosion on rear joint to rear silencer

Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing in treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion on rear joint to rear silencer

Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,630 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 44,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 44,085 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,814 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edging off badly inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 39,814 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edging off badly inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,699 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,339 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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WR12 YWL is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WR12 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

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

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