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VK61 WGV

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,977 mi
Last recorded105,977 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 105,977 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,170 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 90,167 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 81,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,414 miles

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

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,014 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 60,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 50,401 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,677 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 42,677 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear panel damaged

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,508 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

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 WGV 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 71.4%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

VK61 WGV is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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