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AD08 SUL

2011 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,001 mi
Last recorded130,001 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 SUL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 130,001 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 125,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside heavily rusted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 123,512 miles

front subframe corroded

inner cills corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 123,307 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front subframe corroded

inner cills corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,578 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,464 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 110,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,939 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 96,658 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,202 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,782 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2017 81,761 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2016 73,575 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2015 67,100 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 54,331 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,331 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 40,281 miles

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

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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AD08 SUL is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD08 SUL, 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 AD08 SUL registered?

AD08 SUL is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is AD08 SUL safe to buy?

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