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AF62 VFM

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,749 mi
Last recorded173,749 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VFM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 173,749 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 156,804 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 156,788 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 136,135 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 122,407 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 122,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 108,386 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,606 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 100,592 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning steering operation very stiff on left lock (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 95,486 miles

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

steering heavy when turning to the left

Fail 15 Aug 2019 95,486 miles

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

steering heavy when turning to the left

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2018 84,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,409 miles

ALL FOUR TIRES ARE DETERIORATING

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,364 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,240 miles

inner rear pads worn low

Fail 21 Sep 2015 48,193 miles

Road wheel cracked n/s/f inner rim cracked and distorted causing possible tyre deflation (4.2.A.1a)

inner rear pads worn low

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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AF62 VFM 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 64.7%.

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 AF62 VFM, 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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AF62 VFM is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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