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AU61 YSJ

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,615 mi
Last recorded85,615 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 YSJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 85,615 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 85,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 77,666 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 77,664 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 73,657 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,976 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 68,976 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,863 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 63,863 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,461 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,502 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,627 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,899 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 32,424 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,514 miles

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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AU61 YSJ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU61 YSJ, 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 AU61 YSJ registered?

AU61 YSJ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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