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YR61 VUX

2011 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,718 mi
Last recorded137,718 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 VUX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 137,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,460 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 131,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 124,515 miles

Front Headlamps staying to go hazy.

Various points of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,752 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

steering slightly tough when pulling to the left

underbody dispalying surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2021 104,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering is working but is slightly tighter to the left

slight corrosion to supension /body

Fail 26 Nov 2021 104,780 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,071 miles

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

slight stiffness in steering on left hand lock

Pass 10 Dec 2019 96,724 miles

slight stiffness in steering on lock to lock

Fail 10 Dec 2019 96,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight stiffness in steering on lock to lock

Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 89,535 miles

steering slightly harder to turn left than it is to turn right

Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,246 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 77,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on edges

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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YR61 VUX is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Black 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 YR61 VUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR61 VUX registered?

YR61 VUX is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is YR61 VUX safe to buy?

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