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BJ61 EOS

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,404 mi
Last recorded170,404 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 EOS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 170,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS and OS front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing broke (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing broke (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 170,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS and OS front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing broke (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing broke (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 158,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 158,921 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 146,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @the legal limit plus has damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 146,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @the legal limit plus has damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 136,310 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 136,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 122,641 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror cover broken (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 122,641 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror cover broken (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,909 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 85,909 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 65,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,825 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged and worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged and worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge and cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,214 miles

both n/s tyre outer sidewalls have slight damage

Pass 17 Sep 2014 18,243 miles

n\s\f tyre sidewall has deep cut.(no cords visable)

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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BJ61 EOS 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 BJ61 EOS, 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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BJ61 EOS is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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