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YK61 HJA

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,077 mi
Last recorded169,077 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 HJA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 169,077 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner alloys paint bubbling up

Nearside Rear tail light cracked

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2023 157,688 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 140,208 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 140,208 miles

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 131,915 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 131,260 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 131,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear n/s brake binding

Pass 30 Sep 2019 130,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 129,144 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 129,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 127,050 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 126,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 119,571 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 119,570 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YK61 HJA is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YK61 HJA, 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 YK61 HJA registered?

YK61 HJA is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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