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BJ11 VLP

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,263 mi
Last recorded183,263 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VLP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 183,263 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 183,242 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckles still present (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive black smoke on throttle burst (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf cut and welded evidense needed of repair (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder worn down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

stone chip in swept area of windscreen

tpms light on

Pass 7 Aug 2023 174,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 158,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 151,234 miles

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

Nearside mirror casing missing

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 14 Jul 2021 151,233 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside mirror casing missing

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 29 Jul 2020 147,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 147,618 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

TPMS illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,546 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 131,546 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat base loose and moves when pushed reccomend replacement or repair

Fail 16 Apr 2018 122,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat base loose and moves when pushed reccomend replacement or repair

Pass 18 Apr 2017 115,355 miles

Front nearside and offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear nearside and offside brake pads wearing thin

Rear nearside and offside corrosion on brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,373 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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BJ11 VLP is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ11 VLP, 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 BJ11 VLP registered?

BJ11 VLP is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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