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FN11 XGU

2011 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,326 mi
Last recorded85,326 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 XGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 85,326 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 85,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,749 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight wear (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 84,749 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective sticking (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight wear (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 83,092 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 83,090 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,999 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u/j notchey (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 80,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u/j notchey (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,999 miles

knock from steering column when turning wheel cannot check due to covers possible steering motor wear

Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,999 miles

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

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

knock from steering column when turning wheel cannot check due to covers possible steering motor wear

Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,644 miles

knocking noise heard from steering column

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 5 Oct 2021 75,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened ball joint / arm insecure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

knocking noise heard from steering column

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre rim protector damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2020 73,610 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre rim protector damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2019 69,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,368 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 63,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,764 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,308 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 54,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 43,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing out of shape

steering column knocking no play felt

Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing out of shape

steering column knocking no play felt

Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FN11 XGU is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FN11 XGU, 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 FN11 XGU registered?

FN11 XGU is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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