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EK61 VWJ

2011 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,808 mi
Last recorded117,808 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 VWJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 112,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 105,349 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 98,876 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 94,786 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,811 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 87,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,725 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 80,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 74,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,696 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,709 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 48,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 30,451 miles

covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 21,857 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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EK61 VWJ is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK61 VWJ, 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 EK61 VWJ registered?

EK61 VWJ is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for EK61 VWJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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