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SL61 HFT

2011 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,705 mi
Last recorded56,705 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 HFT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 56,705 miles

general underbody corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Jan 2025 53,049 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2025 53,049 miles

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

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 50,846 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corrosion to underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2023 49,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

general rusting to under side of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2023 49,274 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

general rusting to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2021 48,122 miles

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

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

general rusting to under side of vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2021 48,120 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

general rusting to under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2021 46,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 46,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 45,570 miles

both rear tyres have splitting due to age

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2020 45,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake cable or calliper (1.1.15 (e))

both rear tyres have splitting due to age

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 44,052 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting due to age

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 44,052 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres splitting due to age

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 42,472 miles

under trays fitted

both rear tyres have some splitting due to age

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 42,471 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres have some splitting due to age

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2017 38,321 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

Fail 2 Jan 2017 38,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 28,114 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,191 miles

cut to offisde front tyre

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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SL61 HFT is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL61 HFT, 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 SL61 HFT registered?

SL61 HFT is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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