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BG08 EAR

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,839 mi
Last recorded67,839 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EAR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 67,839 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but secure

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 67,837 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose but secure

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 63,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 63,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 46,234 miles

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

nsr tyre 3.0mm low inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2022 30,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Aug 2022 30,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 16,590 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 16,590 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 15,204 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 15,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 14,157 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 12,871 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 11,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,439 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 8,978 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 8,383 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 8,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre perishing slightly

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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BG08 EAR is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG08 EAR, 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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BG08 EAR is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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