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DG61 VKJ

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

140,634 mi
Last recorded140,634 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 140,634 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 137,766 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 137,723 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working pump broken and leaking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 131,890 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 131,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 124,428 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 118,945 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 118,945 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 110,558 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 110,558 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,550 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 93,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering system excessively rough when rotated. (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

top missing off coolant header tank

Fail 12 Jun 2019 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

top missing off coolant header tank

Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,586 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 76,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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 9 May 2017 71,049 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 71,049 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insure

Pass 12 May 2016 68,413 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 68,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,836 miles

not checked parts of underside covers fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,043 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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 VKJ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

DG61 VKJ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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