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VK61 WNW

2011 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,586 mi
Last recorded170,586 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 170,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 170,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 159,546 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area also damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill And Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder obstructing driver view ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area also damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill And Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not tested sue to brake bind

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

Rear seats presented folded not allowing full inspection of belts and other testable items

Rear under body corroded

under Tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2025 159,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area also damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill And Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder obstructing driver view ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area also damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill And Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not tested sue to brake bind

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

Rear seats presented folded not allowing full inspection of belts and other testable items

Rear under body corroded

under Tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,425 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 142,424 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Both Seatbelt buckles (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Towbar coupling indicator not working (6.1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar coupling indicator not working (6.1.6 (e))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 123,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 111,748 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 111,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 102,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,800 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,186 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner and outer edges

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

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,084 miles

Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,741 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,564 miles

Plastic engine under tray and floor covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 37,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic engine under tray and floor covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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