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AK11 VLX

2011 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,752 mi
Last recorded56,752 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 VLX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,752 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen slightly marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 56,752 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen slightly marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 51,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen slightly marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 51,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens Tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen slightly marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 48,950 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 48,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,916 miles

steering slightly stiff on left hand lock

Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,391 miles

Offside Front inner brake disc face slightly corroded

both front brake pads getting low

both rear brake pads getting low

nearside rear inner brake disc face slightly corroded

steering slightly stiff on left hand lock

Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,037 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre.outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,782 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,568 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp. not working

Fail 28 Jul 2016 23,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front fog lamp. not working

Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 17,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp not working

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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AK11 VLX is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,695 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 AK11 VLX, 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 15 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK11 VLX registered?

AK11 VLX is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is AK11 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 VLX 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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