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YK12 CJA

2012 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,454 mi
Last recorded115,454 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 CJA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 115,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 102,952 miles

D P F Lamp On

Front Steering Slightly Heavy On Left Hand Lock

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 102,952 miles

D P F Lamp On

Front Steering Slightly Heavy On Left Hand Lock

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 90,711 miles

Diesel particulate filter flashing

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 90,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Diesel particulate filter flashing

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,880 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Jan 2022 70,880 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,895 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,984 miles

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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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YK12 CJA is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YK12 CJA, 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 YK12 CJA registered?

YK12 CJA is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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