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GK61 XCV

2011 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,003 mi
Last recorded129,003 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 XCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 129,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 117,678 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2021 117,613 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2020 109,068 miles

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

Rear underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2020 108,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,607 miles

chip in windscreen

parking brake performance poor on the near side

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Oct 2019 102,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

parking brake performance poor on the near side

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,955 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges to limits

off side rear tyre perishing

parking brake lever is nearing the end of its travel

small chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2018 89,570 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

both front tyres are wearing on edges to limits

off side rear tyre perishing

parking brake lever is nearing the end of its travel

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2018 85,431 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION

NEAR SIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND NEAR SIDE REAR

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

Pass 12 May 2017 70,240 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 70,236 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,994 miles

Rear pads approx. 80% worn

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

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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GK61 XCV is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GK61 XCV, 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 GK61 XCV registered?

GK61 XCV is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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