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DC11 FDU

2011 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,281 mi
Last recorded97,281 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC11 FDU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 97,281 miles

under body/components has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2025 97,262 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension components has slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,449 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front headlamp slightly misty

under body/components has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2024 94,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front headlamp slightly misty

under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 91,201 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 84,341 miles

general vehicle underbody (inner sills) slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2022 84,335 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

general vehicle underbody (inner sills) slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2021 74,306 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 74,306 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 65,670 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 58,788 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 52,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged but does not show canvas

front tyres wearing slightly inner and outer edges

Pass 19 May 2016 45,217 miles

Front number place slightly insecure

Nearside Rear brake pipe clip broken pipe is secure

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,835 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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DC11 FDU is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DC11 FDU, 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 DC11 FDU registered?

DC11 FDU is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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