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YK12 VRW

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,109 mi
Last recorded103,109 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 103,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 96,029 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 84,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread cracking.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 71,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread cracking.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 60,325 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Booth Sides Inner Sills, Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Both Sides Outer Sills Fitted.

Parking Brake Travelling.

Fail 31 Aug 2021 60,325 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Booth Sides Inner Sills, Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Both Sides Outer Sills Fitted.

Parking Brake Travelling.

Pass 29 Aug 2020 46,807 miles

under side slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,854 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 39,854 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,270 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,935 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 29,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,306 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,226 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 VRW is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 YK12 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

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

Is YK12 VRW safe to buy?

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