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AV61 VCN

2011 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,987 mi
Last recorded53,987 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VCN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 53,987 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 53,987 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 39,559 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 39,559 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 28,572 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 23,382 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 22,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 22,947 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 21,505 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 20,255 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 17,903 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 15,935 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 15,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 13,651 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 11,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 9,449 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 VCN is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc 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 AV61 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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