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EF60 VMZ

2011 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,976 mi
Last recorded183,976 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 VMZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 183,976 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 183,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 174,000 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 164,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 157,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 150,499 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 145,883 miles

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

Water inside n/s headlamp

both front shockabsorber dust covers split away

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on edges of tread

Fail 26 Aug 2020 145,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Water inside n/s headlamp

both front shockabsorber dust covers split away

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on edges of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2019 139,834 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,059 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,805 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,930 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,700 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper split

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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EF60 VMZ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF60 VMZ, 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 EF60 VMZ registered?

EF60 VMZ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 January 2011.

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The MOT history for EF60 VMZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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