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YE12 DNO

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,871 mi
Last recorded201,871 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 DNO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 201,871 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 201,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

dpf light flashing

Pass 27 Jun 2025 195,697 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2025 195,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2024 190,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear under body surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 184,719 miles

Rear rear underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2023 184,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2022 179,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 175,664 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 175,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 162,899 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 162,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged CLOSE TO CORD AND PLY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 146,182 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,476 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,156 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 116,156 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 102,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 84,692 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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YE12 DNO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YE12 DNO, 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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YE12 DNO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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