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YF61 VAU

2011 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,401 mi
Last recorded55,401 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 55,401 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,304 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 51,304 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached locking pins broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,572 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,362 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,445 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 26,162 miles

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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YF61 VAU is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF61 VAU, 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 YF61 VAU registered?

YF61 VAU is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is YF61 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 VAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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