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DE12 YHK

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,226 mi
Last recorded99,226 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YHK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 99,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 86,707 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 81,227 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 6 Nov 2020 77,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 26 Jul 2019 73,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 68,344 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 61,514 miles

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2017 61,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,996 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 42,406 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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DE12 YHK is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE12 YHK, 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 DE12 YHK registered?

DE12 YHK is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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