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VK61 YYX

2011 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,212 mi
Last recorded69,212 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YYX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 both sides bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 69,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 both sides bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,191 miles

oil low toped up 1ltr oil

Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,084 miles

oil low toped up 1/2 ltr oil

Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,460 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 56,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil low topped up 1ltr oil

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,135 miles

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

Rear tyres 215/50/17 worn on edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,816 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper split

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,542 miles

Nearside Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front tyre tread depth near legal limit

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

Offside Front brake pads worn

Offside Front tyre tread depth near legal limit

Fail 20 Nov 2015 34,542 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (5.3.1l)

Offside Front brake pads worn

DPF light flashing

Nearside Front brake pads worn

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 29,606 miles

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

engine oil below min 1ltr oil

front no plate covered in tape

tyres 215/50r17 both front bald on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2014 29,606 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

engine oil below min 1ltr oil

front no plate covered in tape

tyres 215/50r17 both front bald on edges

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 YYX is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

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

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