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EX61 SLV

2011 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,511 mi
Last recorded104,511 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 SLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 104,511 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 93,958 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 93,956 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,426 miles

Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knuckle joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,915 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 71,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,719 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 51,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,933 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,634 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 26,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,589 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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EX61 SLV is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel 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 SLV, 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 EX61 SLV registered?

EX61 SLV is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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