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Y21 GLE

2011 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,101 mi
Last recorded57,101 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 GLE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 57,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,906 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 52,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 44,750 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 44,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,437 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 33,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 27,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 25,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 24,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 22,358 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre tread wearing on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2017 17,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2016 14,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 11,764 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 9,076 miles

advise on front tyre nearside baid on edge outer not exposing cords

advise on nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewall slight kerb damage

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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Y21 GLE is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y21 GLE, 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 Y21 GLE registered?

Y21 GLE is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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