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SL61 KMY

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,605 mi
Last recorded131,605 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 KMY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 131,605 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2023 125,233 miles

Exhaust flanges badly corroded

Handbrake effort low on n/s

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering action heavy turning left

Pass 30 Aug 2022 120,950 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 120,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bolted flange joint totally corroded .......

Rear unable to test seat belts as dog carrier fitted....

Pass 21 Aug 2021 114,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 106,610 miles

slight oil leak evident

Fail 28 Feb 2020 106,610 miles

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

slight oil leak evident

Pass 2 Mar 2019 103,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 103,059 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,804 miles

Central Front Oil leak oil leak from rear of engine ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,917 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 88,917 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KMY is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KMY, 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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SL61 KMY is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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