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BF61 DFV

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,021 mi
Last recorded73,021 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 DFV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,021 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 73,021 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 64,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 56,256 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 56,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 48,679 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,089 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 41,089 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 34,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 34,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,193 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 30,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 27,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,280 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,784 miles

both front tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,692 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scrubbed and slightly damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2014 13,897 miles

nsf tyre wearing low on edges & tyre is also cut on outer sidewall.

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 DFV is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red 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 BF61 DFV, 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 BF61 DFV registered?

BF61 DFV is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is BF61 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 DFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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