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BN61 LHR

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,283 mi
Last recorded77,283 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 LHR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 77,283 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT + REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle + Coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 73,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 71,201 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 71,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 65,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 59,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 59,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 53,730 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 53,730 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,136 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 49,136 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 44,197 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,839 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 37,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,618 miles

Both rear tyres stepped slightly.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,730 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 22,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 12,183 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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BN61 LHR is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN61 LHR, 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 BN61 LHR registered?

BN61 LHR is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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