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BL08 OCT

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,326 mi
Last recorded128,326 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OCT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 128,326 miles

Nearside Front INNER WING CORRODED.

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

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED.

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

Offside Rear SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED.

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED.

Fail 16 Dec 2025 128,326 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front INNER WING CORRODED.

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

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED.

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

Offside Rear SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED.

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED.

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,875 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2023 121,290 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

front and rear subframe are corroded

inner sills are corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 121,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust is corroded

front and rear subframe are corroded

inner sills are corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,968 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,348 miles

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

Sills covered

Fail 2 Nov 2021 112,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All 4 to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sills covered

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes going into flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both OSR & NSR ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,356 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,178 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 84,178 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BL08 OCT 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 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 BL08 OCT, 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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BL08 OCT is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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