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BN61 VSM

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,486 mi
Last recorded66,486 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 66,486 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 66,486 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 64,945 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 64,931 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 62,973 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,027 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,461 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 53,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,892 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 43,336 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres and worn on inner edges

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 25,274 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 25,274 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cords showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,922 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 VSM is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

BN61 VSM is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is BN61 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 VSM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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