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EJ61 LZE

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,460 mi
Last recorded86,460 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 LZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 86,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 86,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,891 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,394 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 75,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 74,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2020 73,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,103 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 68,093 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,221 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 49,585 miles

knocking noise steering

Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,063 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

knocking on steering unable to find

Pass 21 Nov 2015 28,367 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 22,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre worn inner edge & slight cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2014 22,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre worn inner edge & slight cracking

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 LZE is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EJ61 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

EJ61 LZE is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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