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VK61 YYW

2011 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,549 mi
Last recorded131,549 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 131,549 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear subframe corroded and all suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 131,545 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear subframe corroded and all suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 126,562 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 126,562 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,555 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 114,555 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 88,214 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 2 May 2018 71,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,587 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 62,587 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front & rear (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS torn (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,232 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on the edges and both nearside tyres very close to the limit

offside wiper blade staring to seperate

Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,380 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,493 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 YYW is a 2011 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

VK61 YYW is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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