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YB61 ZSW

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,035 mi
Last recorded178,035 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 ZSW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 178,035 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))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 178,034 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 172,526 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 165,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 158,198 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 150,041 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 134,435 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 134,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI, SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI, SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 103,465 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,976 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,110 miles

N/s/f wheel binding slightly

N/s/r wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,038 miles

front wipers deteriorating

rear brake discs slightly lipped on inner faces

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 ZSW 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 85.7%.

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 YB61 ZSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB61 ZSW registered?

YB61 ZSW is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YB61 ZSW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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