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EA61 BBZ

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,282 mi
Last recorded117,282 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 BBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 117,282 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,406 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 102,406 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut. sidewall slight damage,worn

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,727 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,978 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,868 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 75,631 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,295 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 65,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 57,700 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,423 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,391 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 30,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,715 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

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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EA61 BBZ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA61 BBZ, 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 EA61 BBZ registered?

EA61 BBZ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is EA61 BBZ safe to buy?

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