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SM61 VJC

2011 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,403 mi
Last recorded158,403 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VJC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 158,403 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 158,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,168 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 144,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 141,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 131,044 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 127,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,004 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre worn to minimum tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 111,001 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre worn to minimum tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 108,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 108,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 93,989 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 93,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,405 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 14,689 miles

2 x rear tyres slightly feathering

Fail 27 Jan 2015 14,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 VJC is a 2011 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SM61 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

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

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