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VN11 GKO

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,975 mi
Last recorded145,975 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 GKO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 145,975 miles

ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 14 Sep 2021 137,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2021 137,673 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2 x front inner on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 2 x rear (1.2.1 (e))

various components corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2020 126,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 107,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both rear registration plate lamps dim

full exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2019 107,281 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both rear registration plate lamps dim

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2018 87,785 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Wiper blades worn

Fail 23 Aug 2018 87,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF lamp (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front Wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,697 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,525 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 55,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,055 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,156 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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VN11 GKO is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 VN11 GKO, 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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VN11 GKO is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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