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EJ61 LYX

2011 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,733 mi
Last recorded82,733 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 LYX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 82,733 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 81,842 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 80,543 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 79,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,261 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,480 miles

Central Exhaust system heat shield fixing corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,934 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 57,319 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 45,075 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 45,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,506 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,746 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 13,894 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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EJ61 LYX is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EJ61 LYX, 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 EJ61 LYX registered?

EJ61 LYX is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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