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YD61 DVK

2011 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,878 mi
Last recorded136,878 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 DVK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 136,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Fail 8 Aug 2025 136,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No smoke detected on smoke meter

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 130,302 miles

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

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Fail 28 Aug 2024 130,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,732 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

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

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Fail 24 Aug 2023 122,708 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside & nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

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

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Pass 19 Aug 2022 113,719 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 105,147 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 105,144 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 95,743 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 95,743 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 83,035 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,583 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt centre seat belt missing (5.2.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,814 miles

dpf light on dash

Fail 22 Oct 2016 63,814 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dpf light on dash

Pass 24 Oct 2015 49,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,270 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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YD61 DVK is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YD61 DVK, 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 YD61 DVK registered?

YD61 DVK is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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