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SM61 VPD

2011 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,973 mi
Last recorded118,973 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VPD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 118,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all rest of exhaust corroded

rear sub frame and suspension corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,967 miles

Central exhaust pipe corroded

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 112,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central exhaust pipe corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front feed to flex hose(end sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front to rear feed to flex hose(end sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,256 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,072 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 95,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,091 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 63,090 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened x 2, (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,112 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,470 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front 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 VPD is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Silver 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 SM61 VPD, 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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SM61 VPD is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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