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Y21 GCL

2011 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,632 mi
Last recorded60,632 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 GCL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 60,632 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components also covered in wax oil

corrosion on under side of vehicle also covered in wax oil

high travel on parking brake lever

Pass 24 Jun 2025 57,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis + floors + under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 24 Jun 2025 57,301 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis + floors + under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2024 53,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake lever slight travel

Pass 21 Aug 2023 51,140 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 9 Aug 2022 48,166 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,778 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,225 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2019 39,225 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (both) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,763 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 26,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,432 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,903 miles

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

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

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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Y21 GCL is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y21 GCL, 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 Y21 GCL registered?

Y21 GCL is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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