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EK61 VWE

2011 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,196 mi
Last recorded46,196 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 46,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 45,570 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 44,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 41,709 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 37,067 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 37,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 30,190 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 30,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 27,056 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,769 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 23,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 20,411 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 13,425 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 VWE is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

EK61 VWE is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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