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AD61 VPJ

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,724 mi
Last recorded91,724 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VPJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 91,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS&OS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 70,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2025 70,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2024 55,664 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 55,664 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 46,628 miles

Steering knocking lock to lock - no obvious faults

Fail 18 Feb 2023 46,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering knocking lock to lock - no obvious faults

Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,706 miles

Steering wheel slightly notchy on lock to lock

Fail 21 Feb 2022 43,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel slightly notchy on lock to lock

Pass 13 Feb 2021 40,848 miles

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

Front Brake pads getting low

Rear Both tyres perishing 195/45/16

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on tread

steering has knocking noise when steering turned lock to lock

Fail 17 Feb 2020 38,341 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on tread

steering has knocking noise when steering turned lock to lock

Pass 2 Feb 2019 35,002 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 26,353 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 25,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 24,025 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,994 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 21,994 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,928 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/cracked

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AD61 VPJ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 50,566 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 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD61 VPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD61 VPJ registered?

AD61 VPJ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is AD61 VPJ safe to buy?

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