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YS61 HZD

2011 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,156 mi
Last recorded138,156 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 HZD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 138,156 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 138,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 138,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 122,687 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,586 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 110,586 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,885 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes are high

slight Play in steering column

Fail 20 Dec 2022 96,885 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes are high

slight Play in steering column

Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,528 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 83,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 70,801 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 70,798 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,735 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 62,735 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,657 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 61,657 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,359 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,750 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,577 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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YS61 HZD is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel 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 YS61 HZD, 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 YS61 HZD registered?

YS61 HZD is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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