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DV61 DXJ

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,452 mi
Last recorded117,452 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 DXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 117,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose unsecured.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is worn on inner edge also. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 117,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose unsecured.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is worn on inner edge also. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,538 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 93,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clunking sound from steering

engine oil level very low

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,213 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 63,213 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,201 miles

Front slight play to both front top mounts

Nearside Front shocker bellow split

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Front shocker bellow split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 55,201 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front slight play to both front top mounts

Nearside Front shocker bellow split

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge and has cuts to side wall

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Front shocker bellow split

Offside Front tyre worn on edge and has cuts to side wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,361 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ,drums (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 45,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, ply 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, ply 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ,drums (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,782 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 34,676 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,104 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 25,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 15,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 6,586 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 6,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 6,308 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 13 Oct 2014 6,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

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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DV61 DXJ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV61 DXJ, 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 DV61 DXJ registered?

DV61 DXJ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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