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FR09 COW

2011 Mazda 2

Green Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,320 mi
Last recorded112,320 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR09 COW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 112,320 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 112,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,373 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 106,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small Tear - no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 98,695 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small Tear - no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 88,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 66,149 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,230 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Outer sidewall damaged and worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,069 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,470 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,548 miles

rear wiper split

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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FR09 COW is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FR09 COW, 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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FR09 COW is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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