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BW11 CEN

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,898 mi
Last recorded73,898 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 CEN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 73,898 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 65,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,637 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 58,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 54,122 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 54,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,131 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 51,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 49,518 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 49,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,090 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 22,869 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,817 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 11,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has a chunk missing out of outer sidewall

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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BW11 CEN is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW11 CEN, 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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BW11 CEN is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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