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VO61 XBH

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,927 mi
Last recorded170,927 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 XBH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 170,927 miles

DPF heat shield has signs of repair; DPF cannot be fully seen.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 170,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

DPF heat shield has signs of repair; DPF cannot be fully seen.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 166,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion. Plastic covers partially obstructing view

Pass 28 Jul 2023 160,809 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 160,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 155,301 miles

Inner sills serface corrosion.

Nearside Parking brake slight weak & Lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Light Lens cracked,

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 155,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner sills serface corrosion.

Nearside Parking brake slight weak & Lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Light Lens cracked,

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 148,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 148,285 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 136,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken but light output unaffected

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off 215/50/17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever works at the end of its travel

Fail 29 Aug 2020 136,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced prs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken but light output unaffected

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off 215/50/17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever works at the end of its travel

Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,083 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

D P F light flashing

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

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

Front both tyres wearing on shoulders

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit outer cover damages

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,516 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,775 miles

osr tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,707 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering system slightly rough Slight Roughness Felt When Turning Left Just Before Full Lock (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight Tight When Turning Left (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear joint corroded.

n/sf tyre worn on inner edge.

o/sf tyre worn on inner edge.

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 XBH is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 XBH, 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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VO61 XBH is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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