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EX61 KJU

2011 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,809 mi
Last recorded151,809 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 KJU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 151,809 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 151,809 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 142,017 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 142,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 130,348 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 123,383 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,043 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 118,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,035 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 111,035 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 101,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,880 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Sep 2018 88,880 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,276 miles

Offside Rear 195/45R16 Tyre Perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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EX61 KJU is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX61 KJU, 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 EX61 KJU registered?

EX61 KJU is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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