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VO61 XAY

2011 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,473 mi
Last recorded141,473 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 141,473 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 136,812 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And surrounding areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 136,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And surrounding areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 133,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,531 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 117,531 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,511 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 100,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,767 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,768 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 74,765 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,841 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,787 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 48,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,562 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 40,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,321 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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VO61 XAY is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VO61 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

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

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