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BK61 YKV

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,008 mi
Last recorded97,008 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 YKV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 97,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,138 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 77,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 54,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly within wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 54,892 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly within wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 54,031 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 54,031 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,401 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable steering notchy but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 42,687 miles

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

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable steering notchy but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 42,687 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering column deformed but serviceable steering notchy but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,010 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 42,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,514 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 34,195 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,234 miles

Nearside Front wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,801 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,274 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 10,561 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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BK61 YKV 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 72.2%.

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 BK61 YKV, 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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BK61 YKV is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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