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VK61 WMZ

2011 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,752 mi
Last recorded97,752 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 97,752 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 97,746 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 88,515 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,532 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 84,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,923 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 79,923 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,667 miles

O/s/f brakes starting to bind on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,602 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,848 miles

O/s/f antiroll bar link deteriorated

O/s/r brakes starting to bind on

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,431 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,292 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,080 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 WMZ is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

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

Is VK61 WMZ safe to buy?

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