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YD61 SWJ

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,420 mi
Last recorded87,420 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 SWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 87,420 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both pipes corroded next to tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyre also perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,930 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 83,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,329 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 72,329 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working switch fault intermitant (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front's (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav mounting ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 69,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front's (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav mounting ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,653 miles

Engine oil leak on sump

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 66,649 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak on sump

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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 10 Sep 2019 64,130 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 64,130 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,610 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 56,610 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,161 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 47,161 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,896 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 37,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,949 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 SWJ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

YD61 SWJ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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