MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
hand brake has travel
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
hand brake has travel
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
General under body and suspension corrosion
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
ALL under body covered with under seal
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested Exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front [inner surfaces] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
alternator belt showing signs of cracking
covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components
engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
middle to rear exhaust flanges showing signs of deterioration
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front [inner surfaces] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
alternator belt showing signs of cracking
covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components
engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
middle to rear exhaust flanges showing signs of deterioration
unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
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SY61 VMX is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 SY61 VMX, 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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SY61 VMX is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 November 2011.
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