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GJ11 VSN

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,105 mi
Last recorded129,105 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 VSN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 129,105 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 129,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,342 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Sep 2024 119,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 107,928 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2023 107,901 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 100,613 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 100,402 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,723 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,450 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 72,732 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 72,732 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 63,152 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 63,149 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,698 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre has cut to sidewall

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,849 miles

Cut to offside rear tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,259 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 27,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,111 miles

Deep cuts in nearside rear tyre not deep enough to show cords at present

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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GJ11 VSN is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ11 VSN, 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 GJ11 VSN registered?

GJ11 VSN is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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