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WV12 ZPW

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,720 mi
Last recorded112,720 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 ZPW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 112,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 98,940 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 98,940 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 85,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 74,962 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 74,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,326 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,980 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,508 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 61,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,576 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 52,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZPW is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

WV12 ZPW is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WV12 ZPW safe to buy?

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