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WU61 ZNL

2011 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,856 mi
Last recorded121,856 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 ZNL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 121,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 114,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted **Almost excessively damaged** (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted **Almost excessively damaged** (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly damaged (0.1 (b))

Some roughness in steering column operation

Fail 9 Apr 2025 114,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted **Almost excessively damaged** (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted **Almost excessively damaged** (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly damaged (0.1 (b))

Some roughness in steering column operation

Pass 18 Apr 2024 101,176 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 101,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,782 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 74,441 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 74,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,715 miles

Front wipers poor/split

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 67,347 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 67,346 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,855 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 59,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 29,518 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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WU61 ZNL is a 2011 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WU61 ZNL, 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 WU61 ZNL registered?

WU61 ZNL is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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