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YD61 VXE

2011 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,148 mi
Last recorded78,148 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 VXE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 78,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 78,148 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 70,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 May 2025 70,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 60,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 53,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 53,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,001 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2019 52,256 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 52,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 51,299 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both side (1.8.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 39,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,892 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 VXE is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

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

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