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GF61 BCU

2011 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,603 mi
Last recorded90,603 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 BCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 90,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Dip beam intensity reduced but not significant .

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

antifreeze low

Pass 18 Jul 2025 86,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 83,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,805 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 78,803 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,032 miles

Central Rear exhaust flange retaining nuts are both excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has signs of splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2022 73,031 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust flange retaining nuts are both excessively corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has signs of splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,656 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,724 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,293 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,751 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 50,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 43,228 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left, cracking and worn on edges. 195/45x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left, cracking and worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 36,230 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GF61 BCU is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF61 BCU, 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 GF61 BCU registered?

GF61 BCU is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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