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A26 MRC

2011 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,968 mi
Last recorded84,968 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 MRC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 84,968 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 84,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,046 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 66,699 miles

floor starting to rust

Fail 3 Jan 2024 66,697 miles

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

floor starting to rust

Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,750 miles

all floor and chassis rusting

Fail 5 Jan 2023 58,744 miles

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

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

all floor and chassis rusting

Pass 31 Dec 2021 50,909 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis and inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 50,909 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis and inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,402 miles

covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 42,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 42,254 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,591 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,317 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front mirror motor running all the time

Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,695 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 26,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Split In Outer Sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Split Within Tread

Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,875 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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A26 MRC is a 2011 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A26 MRC, 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 A26 MRC registered?

A26 MRC is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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