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79 MCS

2011 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,470 mi
Last recorded71,470 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 MCS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,470 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 71,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 64,077 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 64,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp unit damaged inside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,676 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 59,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 53,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,168 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 39,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,648 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 34,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 29,777 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perishing, 195/45V16.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 18,620 miles

n/s/rear tyre outer edge worn

o/s/rear tyre outer edge worn

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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79 MCS is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 79 MCS, 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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79 MCS is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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