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VK61 YYL

2011 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,129 mi
Last recorded161,129 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YYL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 161,129 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 161,129 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 147,876 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 135,730 miles

front and rear pads 3/4 worn

front brake discs lipped

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 124,766 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 121,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,994 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

slight buckle nsf wheel

some corrosion on front discs

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,627 miles

noise from osf lower arm, no excessive play

osf tyre 3mm and worn heavily on outer edges, no chords showing at time of test

some wear front brake discs and pads approx 50-60% worn

Fail 21 Jan 2016 56,627 miles

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

noise from osf lower arm, no excessive play

osf tyre 3mm and worn heavily on outer edges, no chords showing at time of test

some wear front brake discs and pads approx 50-60% worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,159 miles

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

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 YYL is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 YYL registered?

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

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