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YP12 DHU

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,940 mi
Last recorded93,940 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 DHU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 93,940 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 93,938 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 79,409 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 65,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,279 miles

Exhaust system corroding / underbody suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2023 62,279 miles

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

Exhaust system corroding / underbody suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,448 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2022 54,448 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2021 45,286 miles

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 3,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,246 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 33,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,389 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,611 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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YP12 DHU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YP12 DHU, 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 YP12 DHU registered?

YP12 DHU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is YP12 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 DHU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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