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YD12 KYB

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,987 mi
Last recorded213,987 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 KYB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 213,987 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 198,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 194,549 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 194,547 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 192,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 187,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 176,292 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2019 176,282 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 161,316 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 161,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 152,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' upper area. (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 152,961 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' upper area. (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,313 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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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YD12 KYB is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD12 KYB, 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 YD12 KYB registered?

YD12 KYB is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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