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VK61 WNX

2011 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,563 mi
Last recorded118,563 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WNX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 118,563 miles

Multiple underbody and suspension components heavily corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor splitting to inner and outer sidewalls (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor splitting to inner sidewall (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 113,576 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 113,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 103,801 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 103,801 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 92,343 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2023 92,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 82,707 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 82,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 74,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,356 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,347 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,419 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under side of car corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 58,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under side of car corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,495 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 54,557 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 54,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,246 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 47,246 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 29,980 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 WNX is a 2011 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

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

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