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AV61 VCO

2012 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,336 mi
Last recorded47,336 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VCO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 47,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small lump in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 44,383 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 41,063 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 41,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 39,503 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 39,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 37,098 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 34,328 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 34,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 32,604 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 30,262 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 30,262 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 27,680 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 24,207 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,162 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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AV61 VCO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 VCO, 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 AV61 VCO registered?

AV61 VCO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is AV61 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 VCO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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