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FV61 ZBZ

2011 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,017 mi
Last recorded115,017 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ZBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 115,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 115,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 111,538 miles

Central heat shield loose/resting on exhaust

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 111,537 miles

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

Central heat shield loose/resting on exhaust

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,039 miles

Offside Front Upper top mount sticking

Fail 17 Aug 2023 109,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper top mount sticking

Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 106,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,853 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,941 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit and almost bold on inner edge 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,532 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inside edge

Rear exhaust joint has slight leak

Pass 25 Nov 2017 53,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Dec 2016 38,434 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 23,744 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 14,709 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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FV61 ZBZ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV61 ZBZ, 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 FV61 ZBZ registered?

FV61 ZBZ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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