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EK11 LZL

2011 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,596 mi
Last recorded84,596 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 LZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 84,596 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 79,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,152 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 79,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 75,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 70,630 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 68,897 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 63,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2018 53,358 miles

nearside outersill trim poorly secured

rear tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 4 Mar 2018 53,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside outersill trim poorly secured

rear tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 30,799 miles

nearside outersill trim loose

Fail 19 Mar 2016 30,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside outersill trim loose

Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,223 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,992 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 LZL is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK11 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

EK11 LZL is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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The MOT history for EK11 LZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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