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AU12 VUD

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,420 mi
Last recorded34,420 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VUD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 34,420 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 33,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 32,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 31,789 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 30,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,684 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2021 29,681 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 28,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 25,401 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm. Cut to tread, down to cords but within limits.

Offside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper split, not affecting drivers view.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre, outer edge 2mm.

Under-trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 18,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, outer edge 2mm.

Nearside Rear Tyre, outer edge 3mm.

Undertrays and sill covers fitted. Unable to fully inspect.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

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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AU12 VUD is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AU12 VUD, 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 AU12 VUD registered?

AU12 VUD is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AU12 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VUD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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