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AY61 XXU

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XXU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,134 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 79,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 67,342 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 67,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 47,298 miles

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

o/s front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2021 35,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,687 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,055 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,374 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 25,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cutting off / cracking on its outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cutting off / cracking on its outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,514 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 20,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 15,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 11,436 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 6,900 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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AY61 XXU is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon 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 AY61 XXU, 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 AY61 XXU registered?

AY61 XXU is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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