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YD12 XWY

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,876 mi
Last recorded54,876 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 XWY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 54,876 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear +suspension corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear +suspension corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 53,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 52,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +suspension front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 52,564 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +suspension front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 50,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub frames +suspension +floor all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 50,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub frames +suspension +floor all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 48,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plus suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,080 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 18 Feb 2021 46,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (detached )from ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 20 Feb 2020 44,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Underbody/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,388 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,082 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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YD12 XWY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

YD12 XWY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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