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BK61 VXJ

2011 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,704 mi
Last recorded78,704 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 VXJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 75,113 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 75,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 64,326 miles

Nearside Front 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))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,949 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 58,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 55,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,838 miles

Covers and under-trays fitted

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 50,838 miles

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

Covers and under-trays fitted

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,712 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth, worn on edges and perished.

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,725 miles

Offside Rear tyre has bad cut in tread

Fail 2 Oct 2015 30,725 miles

Offside Rear tyre has bad cut in tread

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to outer sidewall of nsf tyre.

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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BK61 VXJ is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel 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 BK61 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK61 VXJ registered?

BK61 VXJ is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is BK61 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 VXJ 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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