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WV12 CBU

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,113 mi
Last recorded148,113 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 CBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 148,113 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 140,067 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 132,264 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,731 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 116,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 108,764 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))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,745 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 102,745 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,196 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 95,196 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear brake disc overheated signs

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,642 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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WV12 CBU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WV12 CBU, 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 WV12 CBU registered?

WV12 CBU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WV12 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 CBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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