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YH61 VGL

2011 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,164 mi
Last recorded122,164 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VGL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,496 miles

Front pads getting low.

Fail 11 Nov 2020 115,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front pads getting low.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 107,291 miles

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

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

Power steering assistance slightly different turning left to right

Fail 14 Nov 2019 107,290 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation The o/s brake is lagging behind the n/s brake (1.2.1 (d))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering assistance slightly different turning left to right

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,088 miles

EXHAUST deterirating

Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,569 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 68,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,132 miles

Offside Rear nail in tred

covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 54,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear nail in tred

covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside sill trim missing and drivers door out of alignment and catching when door shut.

Oil level on minimum

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VGL is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

YH61 VGL is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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