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VE61 FPY

2011 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,745 mi
Last recorded104,745 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 FPY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 104,745 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread 215/50/17

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components bolted to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2023 100,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to scrub around inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components that join to it. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2022 96,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower offside and nearside ball joint boots perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower o/s&n/s ball joint boots cracking

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 7 Dec 2021 90,392 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner's (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower o/s&n/s ball joint boots cracking

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,863 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated and squeaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,220 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 69,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,679 miles

Edges wearing on both rear tyres

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 61,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Edges wearing on both rear tyres

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,353 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 53,235 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning when turning left (2.3.3a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6k (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4k (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 33,195 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 33,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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VE61 FPY is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE61 FPY, 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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VE61 FPY is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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