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DE61 WBJ

2011 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,985 mi
Last recorded72,985 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 WBJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 72,985 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 72,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 70,680 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front rear most portion of arch liner loose hitting tire on lock

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

side skirts fitted

Fail 27 May 2025 70,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front rear most portion of arch liner loose hitting tire on lock

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2024 67,822 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 67,801 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 64,156 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 64,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 60,421 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 60,421 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 56,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,986 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 48,985 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 47,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,816 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 40,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 36,856 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 32,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,567 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 15,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,621 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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DE61 WBJ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DE61 WBJ, 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 DE61 WBJ registered?

DE61 WBJ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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