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AY61 XZL

2011 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,787 mi
Last recorded56,787 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 56,787 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & OSR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 54,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF, NSF & OSR slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 54,784 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF, NSF & OSR slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 53,218 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 48,040 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 48,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 43,908 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 43,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 39,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 35,205 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,422 miles

under trays and rear tyres very slight cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,904 miles

under trays and rear tyres very slight cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,231 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 XZL is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

AY61 XZL is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is AY61 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 XZL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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