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VU61 OYT

2011 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,488 mi
Last recorded90,488 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 OYT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 90,488 miles

corrosion to underside body and suspension components

Fail 19 Aug 2025 90,488 miles

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

corrosion to underside body and suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,427 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

park brake application uneven

Fail 9 Sep 2024 84,427 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

park brake application uneven

Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,319 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 59,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,303 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,587 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside fronts inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,650 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 34,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,132 miles

Child seats fitted under trays engine covers

Fail 4 Sep 2015 28,132 miles

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

Child seats fitted under trays engine covers

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre wearing on both inner and outer 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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VU61 OYT is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU61 OYT, 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 VU61 OYT registered?

VU61 OYT is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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