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VK61 WRC

2011 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,135 mi
Last recorded66,135 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 66,135 miles

ALL UNDERBODY CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

STEERING HEAVY BUT FUNCTIONS AS INTENDED

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 66,135 miles

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

ALL UNDERBODY CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

STEERING HEAVY BUT FUNCTIONS AS INTENDED

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,835 miles

ALL UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

FRONT STEERING HARD WHEN TURNING LEFT

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY AND REAR AXLE AND SUBFRAME AND ALL SUSPENSION ARMS AND COMPONENTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,820 miles

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

Front steering hard when turning to the left

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 54,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 45,055 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 39,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2017 35,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,100 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,592 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 12,570 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 WRC is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

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

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