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DG61 VKC

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,358 mi
Last recorded123,358 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VKC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 123,358 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 115,269 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 115,269 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 100,448 miles

Central Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear heat shield loose

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm at lowest point worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm at lowest point worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 93,040 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 93,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 21 Apr 2022 83,072 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 83,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,549 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,168 miles

All 4 Tyres Worn Close To Legal Limit

Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 66,829 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 44,456 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,460 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,413 miles

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

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

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 VKC is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

DG61 VKC is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is DG61 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 VKC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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