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CV61 XMU

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,334 mi
Last recorded96,334 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 XMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,334 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover taped up

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front mirror cover taped up

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2024 90,542 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front mirror cover taped up

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,875 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 85,875 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 80,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,098 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,903 miles

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

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

Steering universal joint has slight play detected under steering

Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,218 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,214 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,843 miles

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

Irregular wear to both front tyres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 8,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV61 XMU is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV61 XMU, 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 CV61 XMU registered?

CV61 XMU is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is CV61 XMU safe to buy?

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