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VK61 VZJ

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,016 mi
Last recorded68,016 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 68,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking \perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2024 63,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking \perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,556 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 51,556 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel adjust (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,273 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,641 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 38,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 35,751 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 35,751 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,365 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,085 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,218 miles

frt tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2014 20,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

frt tyres wearing on edges

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 VZJ is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 VK61 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

VK61 VZJ is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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