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YD61 VCG

2011 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,672 mi
Last recorded110,672 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 VCG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 110,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken/missing brackets and has wing /bumper damage (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and split pin is missing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - req attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

steering column knocking noise when turning lock to lock

Fail 6 Sep 2025 110,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 87,895 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 67,926 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both onto flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Light unit cracked not affecting light output

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sump pan corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Aug 2023 67,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both onto flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Light unit cracked not affecting light output

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Sump pan corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 55,515 miles

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

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))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 55,515 miles

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

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

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 2021 53,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,398 miles

Oil Leak (sump)

Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,958 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 11 Sep 2018 44,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 25,291 miles

crack on nsf top of windscreen not in swept area or zone a

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 VCG is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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