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FL61 OBS

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,624 mi
Last recorded101,624 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 OBS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 101,624 miles

manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 30 Mar 2026 101,615 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,990 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,438 miles

195/45/16 x 4,,P3

Fail 12 Mar 2024 88,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

195/45/16 x 4,,P3

Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,073 miles

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

Rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,823 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 79,799 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 76,471 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,460 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,918 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 73,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 68,620 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 68,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,070 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 60,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,441 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 52,441 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre slight wear on edges

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,850 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,285 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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FL61 OBS is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

FL61 OBS is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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