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AU11 VLC

2011 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,178 mi
Last recorded97,178 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VLC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 97,178 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 97,167 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,345 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering system component worn/knocking noise from lock to lock

Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drive shaft bearing has slight play

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 85,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drive shaft bearing has slight play

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,247 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,832 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 74,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,977 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,584 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 62,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,629 miles

both rear tyres have small cuts to inner sidewalls

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,489 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,350 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 VLC 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 AU11 VLC, 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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AU11 VLC is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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