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SM61 VPF

2011 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,090 mi
Last recorded137,090 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 137,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 118,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 101,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering is stiff (no obvious cause)

Pass 14 Dec 2022 91,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,739 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 75,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,037 miles

Offside Front ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO O/S/F WING.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 49,626 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 36,717 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,570 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 24,027 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 18,854 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 13,258 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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SM61 VPF is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

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

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