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BF61 DFC

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,595 mi
Last recorded130,595 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 DFC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,595 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 130,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 115,967 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 115,959 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 112,413 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 112,413 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint likely to become detached ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint likely to become detached ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 104,351 miles

3,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Nearside rear tyre has screw in tread.

Slight play in nearside inner end of steering rack.

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 104,351 miles

3,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre has screw in tread.

Slight play in nearside inner end of steering rack.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 99,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 95,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,635 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,710 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 89,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,191 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 85,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,056 miles

3000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,782 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

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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BF61 DFC is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF61 DFC, 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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BF61 DFC is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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