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YB61 HYY

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,311 mi
Last recorded104,311 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 HYY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 104,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 104,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 9 Jan 2024 92,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake has low effort

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,531 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,408 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 76,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,013 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 68,011 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 61,147 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 61,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 52,479 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2019 52,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bot sides on inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc,s corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 39,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides on inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bot sides on inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc,s corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,993 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,141 miles

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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YB61 HYY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YB61 HYY, 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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YB61 HYY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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