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FV61 RUC

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,037 mi
Last recorded87,037 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 RUC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 87,037 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 85,291 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 85,291 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 85,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 84,116 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 83,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,171 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 68,485 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 68,484 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,438 miles

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

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

steering feels heavier in left hand turning

Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin axle set (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,676 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2016 45,676 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side rear tyre cracked

off side rear tyre stepped on inside

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,365 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,661 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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FV61 RUC is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV61 RUC, 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 FV61 RUC registered?

FV61 RUC is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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