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YD61 LBG

2011 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,682 mi
Last recorded96,682 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 LBG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 96,682 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 96,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 91,384 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 91,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in column (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,869 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

movement between inner & outer steering column

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but no cords visible

Fail 25 Feb 2022 85,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

movement between inner & outer steering column

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but no cords visible

Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,026 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield slightly damaged

slight play in lower steering column UJ

Fail 22 Feb 2021 79,015 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield slightly damaged

slight play in lower steering column UJ

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in lower steering column

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,097 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

few areas of corrosion including components

oily residue on engine and components

Fail 28 Feb 2019 65,097 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer side wall damged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

few areas of corrosion including components

oily residue on engine and components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,392 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,382 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 37,381 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,718 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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YD61 LBG is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD61 LBG, 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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YD61 LBG is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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