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YH12 VHK

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,072 mi
Last recorded139,072 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VHK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 139,072 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 139,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 109,473 miles

Front both headlamps beam patens detreated

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering heavy on left turning.

Fail 9 Mar 2024 109,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both headlamps beam patens detreated

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,200 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 103,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 87,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,364 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,951 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 57,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,619 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 27 Feb 2018 51,616 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,006 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,381 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 VHK is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

YH12 VHK is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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