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YT61 CAO

2011 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,849 mi
Last recorded70,849 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 CAO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 70,849 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 70,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 66,706 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 66,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,919 miles

Front both front headlight slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2023 61,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front both front headlight slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,486 miles

Plastic covers restrict inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,590 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 1 Nov 2021 53,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,706 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 20 May 2019 44,090 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 44,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 42,130 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 36,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,269 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 31,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,840 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 17,407 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 CAO is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT61 CAO registered?

YT61 CAO is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is YT61 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 CAO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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