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VA11 AVE

2011 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,739 mi
Last recorded74,739 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 AVE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 74,739 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Dec 2025 74,739 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Dec 2024 71,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 71,625 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,850 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, perished,, 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, perished,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective minor split on end,, recommend replace (3.4 (b) (i))

advise parking brake lever travel

engine oil level on MIN

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration, light outputs slightly reduced

plastic undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,073 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r of vehicle ()

advance travel, parking brake lever

both front tyres, worn slightly on edges

both headlamp outputs slightly reduced

exhaust system, slight deterioration in places

plastic undertrays, sill covers fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 2 Dec 2021 62,495 miles

plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2021 62,474 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2020 58,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,475 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 53,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre tread worn exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails embedded in tread ()

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

Pass 19 May 2018 47,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE OF TYRE IS DEVOID OF TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,480 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,736 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,556 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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VA11 AVE is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA11 AVE, 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 VA11 AVE registered?

VA11 AVE is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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