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YA11 FRU

2011 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,977 mi
Last recorded93,977 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 FRU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis - with 30cm of subframe mounting point nsf (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis - with 30cm of subframe mounting point osf (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 93,977 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe - to osr (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front - headlamps oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis - with 30cm of subframe mounting point nsf (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis - with 30cm of subframe mounting point osf (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front headlamps deteriorated

rear axle corroded

small exhaust leak - catalytic converter

subframe corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 88,446 miles

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

subframe corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front headlamps deteriorated

rear axle corroded

small exhaust leak - catalytic converter

Pass 5 Sep 2023 83,239 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps showing signs of oxidisation - light out put not significantly reduced at present (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,599 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose - not likely to fall

Fail 30 Aug 2022 77,599 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose - not likely to fall

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,234 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 70,172 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,154 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 59,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 47,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,144 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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YA11 FRU is a 2011 Mazda 2 in White 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 YA11 FRU, 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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YA11 FRU is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 August 2011.

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