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SM61 VHR

2011 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,176 mi
Last recorded94,176 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VHR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 94,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen is marked with scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 94,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen is marked with scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,259 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 60,235 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 60,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 43,494 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 43,301 miles

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

corrosion to front & rear suspension components & mounting areas

plastic cill covers fitted

some corrosion to rear inner cill closure areas etc

Fail 1 Apr 2022 43,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

plastic covers on cills

some corrosion to front & rear suspension & mounting areas

some corrosion to rear inner cill closure areas etc

Pass 7 Mar 2020 43,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to front & rear suspension components etc.

corrosion to undersills etc.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion to suspension components etc/plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,579 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,583 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 37,792 miles

Nearside Front Wiper torn but not effecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Slight wheel bind

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,795 miles

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

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

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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SM61 VHR is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM61 VHR, 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 SM61 VHR registered?

SM61 VHR is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is SM61 VHR safe to buy?

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