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YK12 VRO

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,170 mi
Last recorded122,170 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VRO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 122,170 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,751 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 102,749 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,612 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 94,612 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 86,698 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 86,698 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded f/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded f/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,406 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 81,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,080 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,202 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 62,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,439 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,015 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,421 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 VRO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

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

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