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YC12 AYL

2012 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,884 mi
Last recorded57,884 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AYL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 57,884 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 53,392 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Showing Some Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 53,387 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Showing Some Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 50,252 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 45,874 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,109 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 36,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 22,960 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 17,983 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,743 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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YC12 AYL is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YC12 AYL, 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 YC12 AYL registered?

YC12 AYL is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is YC12 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 AYL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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