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GK61 XEF

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,990 mi
Last recorded165,990 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 XEF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 165,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 165,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 153,243 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 153,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 141,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 141,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 140,965 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning steering wheel constantly turning to the right when weight is taken off the front suspension (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 128,075 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped/unevenly worn - Outer

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 128,075 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped/unevenly worn - Outer

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,266 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 106,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,426 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,428 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,943 miles

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

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

rear wiper smearing window

Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,589 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XEF is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

GK61 XEF is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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