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YH12 DCY

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,266 mi
Last recorded90,266 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DCY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 90,266 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 90,266 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,071 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 83,663 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,015 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,028 miles

Under trays fitted

Inner sills front to back and rear chassis rails corroding

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Various front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding

Various front and rear suspension bushes perishing/cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,011 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,230 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 57,882 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 57,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres show perishing / cracking and inner edge wear

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,205 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 42,205 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,643 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 34,643 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,877 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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YH12 DCY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH12 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

YH12 DCY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YH12 DCY safe to buy?

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