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AV61 VCL

2011 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,833 mi
Last recorded119,833 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VCL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 119,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 118,064 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 117,900 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Condensation in headlight

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm Smooth inside edge Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm Smooth inside edge Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 113,574 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 113,574 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 105,660 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack is worn

Fail 21 Mar 2023 105,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack is worn

Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,825 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 98,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,698 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,048 miles

Knocking felt through steering column requires investigation

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

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

Rear tyre treads starting to crack / perish due to age.

Fail 20 Mar 2019 76,048 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Knocking felt through steering column requires investigation

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

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

Rear tyre treads starting to crack / perish due to age.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,462 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,825 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,875 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 41,875 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 32,117 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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AV61 VCL is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV61 VCL, 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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AV61 VCL is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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