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VK61 WDA

2011 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,485 mi
Last recorded135,485 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WDA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 135,485 miles

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

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

Rear underneath corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2023 122,932 miles

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

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

Rear underneath corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2022 110,178 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 100,629 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 93,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 93,975 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached damping weight on upper arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Deep scratching directly in drivers line of sight (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,791 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 84,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,331 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 72,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF light flashing indicating an emissions fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,417 miles

engine cover and under trays obscuring components.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,426 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,104 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,044 miles

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

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

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 WDA is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WDA, 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 WDA registered?

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

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