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DG11 VRR

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,168 mi
Last recorded90,168 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 VRR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 90,168 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 90,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Low water

Nearside Front Inner Arch loose

No oil shown on dipstick

Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,557 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 76,539 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,194 miles

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

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

discs will clean up with us as been stood

Pass 8 Mar 2023 64,988 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 64,982 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,008 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Mar 2022 60,997 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 53,026 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 53,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,374 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 40,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and split on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,175 miles

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside rear tyre has several cuts and a nail in the tread

Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split and showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside front tyre has age related cracking

Offside rear tyre has several cuts and a nail in the tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,036 miles

offside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,909 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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DG11 VRR is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG11 VRR, 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 DG11 VRR registered?

DG11 VRR is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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