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DE61 WCG

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,098 mi
Last recorded141,098 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 WCG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 141,098 miles

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

partial underbody has slight corrosion

partial underbody has under seal applied

Fail 3 Mar 2026 141,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

partial underbody has slight corrosion

partial underbody has under seal applied

Pass 8 Apr 2025 135,005 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under-Vehicle Has Black Sealant

Fail 8 Apr 2025 135,005 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-Frame Has Surface Corrosion

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Has Surface Corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2023 124,026 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 124,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 113,781 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,750 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 90,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 77,123 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 77,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted with inside to outside requires turning (5.2.3 (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 64,175 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,270 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,780 miles

intermediate shaft clunking

Pass 11 Dec 2014 40,714 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 WCG is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCG, 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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DE61 WCG is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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