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VK61 OGU

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,647 mi
Last recorded128,647 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 OGU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 128,647 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 107,592 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 86,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 86,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 74,187 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2022 74,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 66,049 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 66,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,993 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on edges

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Mis-shaped

Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear most suspension bushes starting to split lightly

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre stepping

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 42,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 35,915 miles

unable to check adult seat belt (rear) due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,901 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

child seat fitted o/s/r

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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VK61 OGU is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK61 OGU, 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 VK61 OGU registered?

VK61 OGU is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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