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YD61 LBU

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,324 mi
Last recorded92,324 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 LBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 92,324 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 May 2026 92,322 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2025 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn between 2mm and 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 85,157 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 73,870 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 73,868 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 65,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 55,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,296 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,203 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,006 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,069 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 32,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,847 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,724 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 LBU is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,596cc diesel 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 YD61 LBU, 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 YD61 LBU registered?

YD61 LBU is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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