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VK61 WMW

2011 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,279 mi
Last recorded97,279 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WMW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 97,279 miles

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2023 97,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,705 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 78,704 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,301 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 70,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,508 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

slight damage to n/s/f inside of alloy

Fail 10 Apr 2019 56,507 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front brake pads wearing low

slight damage to n/s/f inside of alloy

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,311 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 53,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 46,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,646 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 40,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,182 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 WMW is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

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

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