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VU61 OYV

2011 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,244 mi
Last recorded69,244 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 OYV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,244 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure over pipe

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Offside Front Foglamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 69,244 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure over pipe

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Offside Front Bumper insecure Repaired (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 60,814 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 14 Sep 2024 60,814 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2023 48,813 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Sep 2023 48,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed thru inner sidewall & smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 37,924 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,293 miles

both front drop links slight play

both rear tyres have flat spots worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2020 21,968 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and has flat spots

body damage

Pass 24 Sep 2019 19,966 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 18,935 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,701 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 16,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,353 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,275 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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VU61 OYV is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU61 OYV, 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 VU61 OYV registered?

VU61 OYV is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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