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EK61 OWX

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,227 mi
Last recorded125,227 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 OWX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 125,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 112,193 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 111,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 103,753 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 103,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,992 miles

Both front shock absorbers shaft protectors fallen apart

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,785 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,811 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,390 miles

slight lip on front discs

slight oil weep from engine

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,544 miles

All four tyres cracking

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/s/f tyre starting to wear low in tread

N/s/f tyre wearing low on inner/outer edges

O/s/f & rear wiper blades split

O/s/f door check strap noisy

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 40,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres cracking

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/s/f tyre starting to wear low in tread

N/s/f tyre wearing low on inner/outer edges

O/s/f & rear wiper blades split

O/s/f door check strap noisy

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,418 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 35,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,212 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 14,527 miles

both front tyre treads bold on edges

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 OWX is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc 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 OWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK61 OWX registered?

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

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