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YP61 LZE

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 LZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 92,472 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 86,427 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 86,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,192 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 79,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 71,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner OSF Slight play in track rod inner joint.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low from outer side. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tires perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 60,211 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 60,114 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 51,608 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 51,608 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 42,686 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 42,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,771 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,923 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,943 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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YP61 LZE is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP61 LZE, 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 YP61 LZE registered?

YP61 LZE is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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