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FL61 BGU

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,258 mi
Last recorded48,258 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 BGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 48,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 37,907 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 87,893 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 37,557 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 36,282 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 36,282 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 35,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,528 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,309 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 35,309 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 32,701 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 32,700 miles

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

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

nsf tyre side wall damage

osf tyre side wall damage

Pass 14 Sep 2018 27,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 27,516 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 21,816 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 21,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge and cut on sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2016 16,190 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres sidewall damage but not to cords to

Pass 22 Sep 2015 9,345 miles

Nearside Front cut in outer sidewall of tyre

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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FL61 BGU is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FL61 BGU, 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 FL61 BGU registered?

FL61 BGU is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is FL61 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 BGU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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