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DG61 VJL

2011 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,776 mi
Last recorded92,776 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VJL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,776 miles

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

discs worn

Fail 26 May 2026 92,776 miles

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

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

discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,729 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 76,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Fail 19 Jun 2023 76,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,664 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 67,664 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,911 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 63,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,224 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,925 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2018 59,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,157 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,475 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 39,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,721 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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DG61 VJL is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG61 VJL, 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 DG61 VJL registered?

DG61 VJL is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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