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EK61 OWV

2011 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,919 mi
Last recorded69,919 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 OWV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,919 miles

Nearside Front strut dust boot missing

Offside Front strut dust boot split,half missing

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 69,919 miles

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

Nearside Front strut dust boot missing

Offside Front strut dust boot split,half missing

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

fuel tank heat shield loose at two fixing points

Pass 28 Feb 2025 64,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2025 64,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,098 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,471 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 54,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,851 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 50,851 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 6 Aug 2021 45,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 33,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in between tread

Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,821 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,084 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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EK61 OWV is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK61 OWV, 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 EK61 OWV registered?

EK61 OWV is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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