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FN61 HZJ

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,220 mi
Last recorded66,220 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 HZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 66,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 65,162 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 65,162 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,193 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 60,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,272 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 56,272 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 51,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 45,067 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,610 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,341 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,336 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 28,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,178 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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FN61 HZJ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN61 HZJ, 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 FN61 HZJ registered?

FN61 HZJ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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