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YH12 DAU

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,027 mi
Last recorded106,027 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 89,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 81,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 65,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,148 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,445 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,227 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 47,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,366 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YH12 DAU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YH12 DAU, 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 YH12 DAU registered?

YH12 DAU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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