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AU11 VLZ

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,296 mi
Last recorded107,296 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 107,296 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 107,296 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 98,321 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 98,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,716 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,580 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 64,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2020 56,543 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 47,504 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 38,371 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,398 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 14,928 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,858 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 7,057 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 VLZ is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

AU11 VLZ is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2011.

Is AU11 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 VLZ 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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