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YH61 VGK

2011 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,716 mi
Last recorded123,716 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VGK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 123,716 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 118,394 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 115,947 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,630 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 108,630 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,202 miles

Exhaust corroded

Springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 82,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,750 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,188 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 66,188 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,456 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,159 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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YH61 VGK is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH61 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

YH61 VGK is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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