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BJ61 WJL

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,546 mi
Last recorded104,546 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 WJL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,546 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,909 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,525 miles

N/S/F Headlight Mount Broken - Secure At Time Of Test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Panel Damage Behind Bumper

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,991 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

aux belt cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2021 87,990 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

aux belt cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,352 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering operation.

Fail 10 Dec 2020 84,352 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering operation.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,697 miles

steering operation.

Fail 5 Dec 2019 79,572 miles

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

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

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

steering operation.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,084 miles

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

steering creak/knock.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,166 miles

play/knock in steering.

Fail 18 Dec 2017 60,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play/knock in steering.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 48,778 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 39,194 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brakes worn

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,864 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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BJ61 WJL is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red 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 BJ61 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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