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VK61 WFD

2011 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,743 mi
Last recorded103,743 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WFD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 103,743 miles

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

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,051 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 99,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. FITTED 225.45.17 SHOULD BE 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 93,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2024 93,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

creaking front suspension unable to detect

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 87,676 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,925 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,802 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,943 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 69,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on

Fail 23 Aug 2017 58,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both sides front tyres worn [[BALD]] at edges

engine light on

Fail 14 Apr 2017 56,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

DPF light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,072 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 40,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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 WFD is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

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

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