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YE60 VYF

2011 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,032 mi
Last recorded185,032 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE60 VYF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 185,032 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 185,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc missing Incorrect discs fitted half of face missing (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 178,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

corrosion starting rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2024 172,416 miles

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

OSR rear back plate corroded

steering slightly tight on left hand lock

Fail 7 Jun 2024 172,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

OSR rear back plate corroded

steering slightly tight on left hand lock

Pass 6 Jun 2023 164,729 miles

o/s parking brake cable fixing loose to body

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

steering slightly tight on left hand lock

Fail 30 May 2023 164,697 miles

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

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

o/s parking brake cable fixing loose to body

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

steering slightly tight on left hand lock

Pass 23 Feb 2022 158,303 miles

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

Parking brakes efficiency only just met. Requires attention.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 156,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.52 as on under bonnet information; reading 1.22 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brakes efficiency only just met, requires attention

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Nov 2020 152,629 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 152,584 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear parking brake performance low , 13% combined should be over 16%

Pass 23 Oct 2019 147,953 miles

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 Oct 2019 147,887 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.52 as found on under bonnet sticker; reading 0.67 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Aug 2018 143,070 miles

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

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

Rear parking brake lever got little reserve travel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2018 142,985 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc signs of over heating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure Bracket corroded (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 133,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,723 miles

front brake discs rusty inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 108,268 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,657 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YE60 VYF is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YE60 VYF, 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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YE60 VYF is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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