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EK61 VVY

2011 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,185 mi
Last recorded38,185 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 VVY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 38,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 38,095 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 33,544 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 33,544 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 30,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 26,737 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 26,737 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 22,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside head lamp unit has condensation inside.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 22,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside head lamp unit has condensation inside.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 20,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 14 Feb 2020 20,043 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 18,052 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 16,012 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 13,193 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 10,333 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 7,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 7,163 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 VVY is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

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

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