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EK11 CAX

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,601 mi
Last recorded45,601 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 CAX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 45,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 43,967 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 41,683 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 40,846 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,187 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 40,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 38,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,378 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges 185/55/15

Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,280 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,737 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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EK11 CAX is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK11 CAX, 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 EK11 CAX registered?

EK11 CAX is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is EK11 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 CAX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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