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EK11 LYU

2011 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,670 mi
Last recorded93,670 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 LYU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 93,670 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. plastic corrosion (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,141 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 90,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,753 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,600 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 60,667 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,325 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 28,322 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads becoming low

slight klonk from steering rack/system when steering wheel rocked side -side

Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,787 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 LYU is a 2011 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

EK11 LYU is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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