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VK61 WLZ

2011 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,383 mi
Last recorded220,383 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 220,383 miles

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Rear supensipon components rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2024 208,028 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in heavy surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components covered in heavy surface rust

rear exhaust flange and securing nuts excessively corrded but still secure at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2024 207,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside hand brake performance low

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in heavy surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components covered in heavy surface rust

rear exhaust flange and securing nuts excessively corrded but still secure at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2023 196,504 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in heavy surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components covered in heavy surface rust

centre too rear exhaust flange corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2023 196,502 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wheel binding/ grabbing further investigation required

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in heavy surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components covered in heavy surface rust

centre too rear exhaust flange corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2022 183,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 183,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close too limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake very poor reading

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 169,600 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 157,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 157,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edges, no inner construction showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 144,282 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not effecting drivers view at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 144,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 129,757 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres are getting low (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust flange bolts and nuts corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 104,776 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2016 104,746 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,829 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper poor condition

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 WLZ is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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