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WV12 ZPY

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,082 mi
Last recorded171,082 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 ZPY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 171,082 miles

Inner side of vehicle slight corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 171,082 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Inner side of vehicle slight corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 161,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 141,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 141,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 123,661 miles

Front Brake Imbalance

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIpped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 104,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 92,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 77,589 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,683 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,831 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 54,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,324 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,808 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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WV12 ZPY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WV12 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

WV12 ZPY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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