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YK12 VRC

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,851 mi
Last recorded91,851 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VRC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 91,851 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 91,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 89,341 miles

underside of vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,562 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 85,541 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,213 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,623 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,838 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,326 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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YK12 VRC is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YK12 VRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 VRC registered?

YK12 VRC is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YK12 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 VRC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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