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FN61 HZW

2011 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,254 mi
Last recorded83,254 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 HZW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 83,254 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 83,254 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,946 miles

knocking noise from steering shaft but no excessive play

Fail 12 Mar 2024 75,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Knock on steering but steering operates as normal and there is no excessive play or movement

Pass 22 Feb 2023 68,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

noise from upper steering column but has no effect on the steering at the time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2023 68,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,715 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 62,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,950 miles

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

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

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

knocking noise from steering system when in operation

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,222 miles

Nearside front wiper starting to smear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 45,827 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 45,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,551 miles

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

both front tyre sidewalls split but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,580 miles

nearside front tyre, nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre sidewalls starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Sep 2014 13,435 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 HZW is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol 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 FN61 HZW, 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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FN61 HZW is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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