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YK12 VRT

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

265,112 mi
Last recorded265,112 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VRT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 265,112 miles

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

Under Vehicle Corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 265,112 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under Vehicle Corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 225,550 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 185,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 143,786 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,368 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 38,180 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 35,042 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 29,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 24,217 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 19,712 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 15,194 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 VRT is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

YK12 VRT is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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