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WL07 SAM

2011 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,662 mi
Last recorded79,662 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL07 SAM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 79,662 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 I (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 65,632 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 10 Jan 2025 65,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185x55x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top aluminium mount snapped off on 1 side (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bulge in outer sidewall also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 Nov 2023 58,979 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes and both rear brake pipes dirty preventing an inspection

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2023 58,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Both front to rear brake pipes and both rear brake pipes dirty preventing an inspection

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2022 52,506 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 52,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 48,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,234 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 39,234 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,963 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 28,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 24,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,679 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,474 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,212 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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WL07 SAM is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL07 SAM, 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 WL07 SAM registered?

WL07 SAM is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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