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YD61 VCJ

2011 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,613 mi
Last recorded60,613 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 VCJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 60,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,775 miles

Nearside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2025 57,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2024 53,912 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 43,669 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 1 Oct 2022 43,669 miles

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

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,975 miles

knocking through steering

Fail 17 Sep 2021 40,975 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

knocking through steering

Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,327 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 39,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 37,253 miles

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

center exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

engine oil sump corroded and starting to leak

steering notchy

Fail 2 Oct 2019 37,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

center exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

engine oil sump corroded and starting to leak

steering notchy

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 25,035 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 25,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,888 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 18,888 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,007 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 7,689 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 VCJ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

YD61 VCJ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 September 2011.

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