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VO11 VJG

2011 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,082 mi
Last recorded173,082 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 VJG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 173,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 165,148 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 165,148 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached Center N/S tray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 152,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively botrh sides but o/s slightly worse than n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner silles and subframe mountings slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

d.p.f light flashing on dash advise to rectify

Fail 27 Nov 2018 152,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively botrh sides but o/s slightly worse than n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner silles and subframe mountings slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

d.p.f light flashing on dash advise to rectify

Pass 13 Nov 2017 139,015 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 139,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 127,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 valves needed (4.1.D.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall has a number of bulges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up fluid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 117,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 117,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 117,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4m (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,410 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 10 Apr 2014 95,891 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sounds like timing chain chatter advise checking

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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VO11 VJG 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 57.1%.

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 VO11 VJG, 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 VO11 VJG registered?

VO11 VJG is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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