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VK61 WLO

2011 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,178 mi
Last recorded104,178 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WLO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 104,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 104,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 95,253 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 95,235 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 80,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm going soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside track rod end securing nut to hub, unable to confirm locking device used (locking fluid etc)

Rear subframe and suspension components surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to inner sills

Fail 5 Oct 2023 80,777 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fluid leak and low fluid level possible damage could occur (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection to brake calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Surface corrosion to inner sills

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm going soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside track rod end securing nut to hub, unable to confirm locking device used (locking fluid etc)

Rear subframe and suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2023 80,753 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning Steering Trying to turn Right when Stationary and Pull excessively whilst Driving (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,955 miles

Electronic steering slightly tight when turning left but operation not affected and no warnings on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,256 miles

advise under tray

Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,928 miles

Electronic steering slightly tight when turning left but operation not affected nor any warning lamps on

Slight surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,579 miles

Electronic steering slightly tight when turning to the left but not affecting operation

Front tyres close to wear bars but tread on 3-4mm

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,567 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,236 miles

front pads 60-70% worn

rear discs corroded

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

slight pitting/corrosion front brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,848 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 WLO is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

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

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