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EL05 SEV

2011 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,569 mi
Last recorded45,569 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL05 SEV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 45,569 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 40,355 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 38,810 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 36,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 36,003 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,910 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 32,607 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,073 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 29,070 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 25,047 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 20,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 17,512 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,704 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 13,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 9,972 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2014 9,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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EL05 SEV is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EL05 SEV, 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 EL05 SEV registered?

EL05 SEV is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is EL05 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL05 SEV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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