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G8 WAR

2011 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,964 mi
Last recorded133,964 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 WAR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 133,964 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 132,373 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 130,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 128,330 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 128,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 124,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 124,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 122,427 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 30 May 2019 104,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 84,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2018 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls - 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,908 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 25,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 16,230 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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G8 WAR is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G8 WAR, 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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G8 WAR is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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