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DG61 VJM

2011 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,769 mi
Last recorded71,769 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VJM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 71,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,135 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 68,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 67,495 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 67,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 62,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 62,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,440 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 60,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 56,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 51,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,076 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,638 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 29,638 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,112 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 VJM is a 2011 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VJM, 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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DG61 VJM is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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