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FE61 ZMV

2011 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,639 mi
Last recorded150,639 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 ZMV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 150,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2023 145,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 145,169 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter wearing

engine/gearbox stabiliser mounting worn

oil leak on sump

Fail 15 Aug 2022 145,169 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter wearing

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engine/gearbox stabiliser mounting worn

oil leak on sump

Pass 16 Aug 2021 141,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 136,135 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 136,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 121,711 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 121,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 104,431 miles

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

Offside Front washer jet weak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

steering wheel notchey in rotation

Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering notch when rotating

Fail 11 Aug 2016 70,732 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering notch when rotating

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,240 miles

slight knock in steering rack when lock to lock.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 54,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight knock in steering rack when lock to lock.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,695 miles

3mm tread on rear tyres.

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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FE61 ZMV is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE61 ZMV, 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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FE61 ZMV is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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