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SW61 FGX

2011 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,194 mi
Last recorded98,194 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FGX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 98,194 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 98,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,695 miles

Rear Exhaust Flange Corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,146 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 58,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,433 miles

both rear tyres cracking at tread

o/s/r brake slightly stiff to turn

Pass 6 Dec 2018 39,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pipes greased

front discs starting to lip

Pass 8 Dec 2017 28,264 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 28,264 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 20,155 miles

front discs starting to lip

Fail 22 Dec 2016 20,155 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front discs starting to lip

Pass 15 Dec 2015 16,203 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 11,898 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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SW61 FGX is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 SW61 FGX, 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 SW61 FGX registered?

SW61 FGX is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is SW61 FGX safe to buy?

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