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YH61 TAU

2011 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,312 mi
Last recorded183,312 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 TAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 183,312 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 183,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2022 175,284 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 167,322 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2021 167,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 158,524 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 30 Dec 2019 144,385 miles

Brake Pedal Slightly Spongy

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components From View

Pass 19 Dec 2018 130,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Small Chips Around Windscreen

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components From View

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Sidewall Shoulder

Fail 19 Dec 2018 130,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Small Chips Around Windscreen

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components From View

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Sidewall Shoulder

Pass 22 Dec 2017 114,961 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on shoulders

offside front tyre worn smooth on shoulders

suspension corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 114,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on shoulders

offside front tyre worn smooth on shoulders

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 99,748 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 84,820 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front 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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YH61 TAU is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH61 TAU, 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 YH61 TAU registered?

YH61 TAU is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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