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VK61 WAO

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,924 mi
Last recorded176,924 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 176,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

dpf lamp indicates fault however not listed in manual faults, thoroughly tested and checked for fault however not found dpf seems to be in working order

Pass 16 Sep 2021 169,470 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 169,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2020 167,096 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 163,595 miles

(Undertray fitted)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (Central tread & Inner side wall) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2019 163,595 miles

(Undertray fitted)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (Central tread & Inner side wall) ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 155,150 miles

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 143,157 miles

DPF LIGHT ON DASH

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 143,157 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

DPF LIGHT ON DASH

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 128,432 miles

DPF LIGHT ON DAH

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin PLUS SLIGHT BIND (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 128,058 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight ON LEFT HAND LOCK (2.2.D.1)

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

DPF LIGHT ON DAH

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin PLUS SLIGHT BIND (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,374 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

STEERING PULLS TO RIGHT

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,998 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

STEERING PULLS TO OFFSIDE

Fail 31 Aug 2016 117,998 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

STEERING PULLS TO OFFSIDE

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 113,311 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,170 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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VK61 WAO 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 WAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 WAO registered?

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

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