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EF61 DWL

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 DWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 140,703 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 136,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

middle/rear exhaust heat shield rattling/loose

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 12 Dec 2024 136,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

middle/rear exhaust heat shield rattling/loose

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 13 Dec 2023 131,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 129,805 miles

n/s/r tyre's uneven inner edge wear

slight play in steering column uj

Pass 10 Feb 2022 121,781 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 121,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 21/5 watt capless bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,693 miles

n/s/r tyre's uneven inner edge wear

Fail 18 Feb 2021 113,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 13" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre's uneven inner edge wear

Pass 13 Feb 2020 107,802 miles

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

both front tyre have heavy outer edge wear

o/s/f tyre's very low on pressure,

Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,216 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 96,215 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,470 miles

sidewall damage to n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Fail 13 Feb 2018 82,470 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 22" wiper blade (8.2.2)

sidewall damage to n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,285 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,687 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,858 miles

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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EF61 DWL is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF61 DWL, 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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EF61 DWL is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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