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VO61 XAU

2011 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,361 mi
Last recorded123,361 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 XAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 123,361 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust system joints are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges - 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 123,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust system joints are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges - 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,633 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust joints are corroded

Nearside Front Wearing on edges

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 111,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 98,042 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 22 Sep 2018 98,042 miles

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

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,698 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 82,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Internal headlight adjuster set to 0 prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 38,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2014 38,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VO61 XAU is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO61 XAU, 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 VO61 XAU registered?

VO61 XAU is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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