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EK61 RCZ

2011 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,238 mi
Last recorded63,238 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 RCZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 63,238 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 54,602 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 54,602 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 49,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 41,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 41,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 34,331 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,528 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 27,991 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 27,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 25,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,991 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 22,991 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,331 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 17,746 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 14,340 miles

front tyres wearing low inner edges

nearside rear tyre deep cut on inner side wall - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,680 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 RCZ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

EK61 RCZ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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