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EX61 SHV

2011 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,164 mi
Last recorded47,164 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 47,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 42,052 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 41,648 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 41,052 miles

Knocking noise from steering rack no play found

Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,523 miles

Slight noise from steering no play found

Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,090 miles

Slight noise from steering column

Fail 15 Sep 2021 40,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,374 miles

Slight knocking in steering no play found

Pass 11 Sep 2019 37,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 35,712 miles

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,705 miles

Knocking from steering column

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,382 miles

n/s/r tyre perished in places

o/s/r tyre perished and splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,590 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking across tread

Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,459 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 24,375 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 SHV is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EX61 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

EX61 SHV is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is EX61 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 SHV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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