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SM60 WAE

2011 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,017 mi
Last recorded124,017 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 WAE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 124,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meets legal limit 1.6mm (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

some underside components heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect)

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2024 124,017 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meets legal limit 1.6mm (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

some underside components heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,765 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 113,308 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 113,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 106,940 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,630 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 101,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,649 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,165 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 89,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,297 miles

Both front tyres rubbed on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,889 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 59,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,841 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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SM60 WAE is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black 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 SM60 WAE, 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 SM60 WAE registered?

SM60 WAE is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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