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ST61 BHZ

2011 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,269 mi
Last recorded176,269 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 BHZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 176,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 168,540 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 159,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 144,719 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 144,719 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 125,270 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 125,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,661 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,983 miles

hand brake just a pass 16%

Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,401 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

heat shield insecure

Fail 31 May 2017 70,398 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,142 miles

nsf tyre has chips on side wall

rear tyres worn low

Fail 21 Jun 2016 58,142 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre has chips on side wall

rear tyres worn low

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST61 BHZ is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Red 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 ST61 BHZ, 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 ST61 BHZ registered?

ST61 BHZ is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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