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FY61 ARF

2011 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,484 mi
Last recorded73,484 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 ARF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 73,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 64,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 64,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle fluctuating excessive (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,386 miles

Heat shield loose under fuel tank but not insecure

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 59,386 miles

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

Heat shield loose under fuel tank but not insecure

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,313 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,266 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 53,017 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush deterirating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,981 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,420 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 47,211 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 47,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 36,708 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 26,212 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 18,169 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 10,546 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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FY61 ARF is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY61 ARF, 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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FY61 ARF is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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