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YT61 BZW

2011 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 BZW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 99,361 miles

electronic power steering worn

Fail 2 Feb 2026 99,361 miles

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

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

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

electronic power steering worn

Pass 30 Jan 2025 94,246 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

very heavy knock felt in steering

Fail 13 Feb 2024 89,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

very heavy knock felt in steering

Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,763 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VERY HEAVY knock felt in steering

Fail 13 Feb 2023 80,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/5515 edges slick (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VERY HEAVY knock felt in steering

Pass 23 Feb 2022 73,859 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum spec (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy knock felt in steering

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/5515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 73,859 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum spec (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy knock felt in steering

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/5515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,296 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight knock felt in steering

Fail 10 Feb 2021 69,296 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,381 miles

Knock in steering under load

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 66,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Knock in steering under load

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,328 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 58,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 49,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 49,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belts not checked

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,632 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 18,088 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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YT61 BZW is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YT61 BZW, 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 YT61 BZW registered?

YT61 BZW is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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