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VU61 YFE

2011 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,541 mi
Last recorded72,541 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 YFE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 72,541 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 72,534 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 68,922 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) notchy on lock to lock check ()

Fail 18 Oct 2024 68,904 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) notchy on lock to lock check ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,246 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering clonks on lock to lock ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 62,479 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective pair (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2020 54,758 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective pair (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,689 miles

Front brake disc's lipped slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2019 49,689 miles

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

Front brake disc's lipped slightly

Front brake pads very low

Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,111 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 14 Sep 2018 43,111 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 36,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,978 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 23,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres worn low on edges

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 YFE is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU61 YFE, 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 YFE registered?

VU61 YFE is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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