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DU11 LKA

2011 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,290 mi
Last recorded108,290 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 LKA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 102,381 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 102,381 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 95,875 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 95,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,556 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 89,554 miles

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

exhaust heat shield

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,157 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,074 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 78,074 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 67,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,178 miles

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))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 66,160 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 52,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,383 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,553 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,789 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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DU11 LKA is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU11 LKA, 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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DU11 LKA is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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