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AU11 VLB

2011 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,751 mi
Last recorded95,751 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VLB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 95,751 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 93,747 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,452 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,828 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Nearside and Offside (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,409 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 80,395 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 75,842 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,380 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 67,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,648 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,805 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,090 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,512 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,216 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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AU11 VLB is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU11 VLB, 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 AU11 VLB registered?

AU11 VLB is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for AU11 VLB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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