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FY61 WME

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,061 mi
Last recorded79,061 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 WME
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Nov 2025 79,056 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

tracking

Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,104 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 72,098 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 69,088 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,849 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 66,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 64,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 59,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,931 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 40,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,526 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 30,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,929 miles

NSF tyre outer side wall cut not exposing cords-kerb damage to wheel as marked

OSF tyre inner side wall cut not exposing cords-kerb damage to wheel as marked

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 WME is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WME, 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 FY61 WME registered?

FY61 WME is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is FY61 WME safe to buy?

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