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VK61 VZW

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,145 mi
Last recorded132,145 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 132,145 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear floors corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 115,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 99,727 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,288 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,139 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,466 miles

both front tyres badly scrubbed on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2014 23,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

screen blades smear slightly

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 VZW is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

VK61 VZW is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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