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YF11 BDY

2011 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,430 mi
Last recorded86,430 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 250,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 BDY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,430 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 86,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ALSO RACK NOISY ON LOCK TO LOCK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 78,542 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ALSO RACK NOISY ON LOCK TO LOCK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,149 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 72,149 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 93,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Fail 2 Feb 2023 70,443 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Pass 29 Jan 2022 62,732 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 29 Jan 2022 62,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,652 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2021 52,652 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 45,925 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2019 39,017 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 39,017 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,642 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2018 32,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2017 27,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 22,846 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 22,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,387 miles

offside front inner tie rod has slight play

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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YF11 BDY is a 2011 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YF11 BDY, 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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YF11 BDY is a 2011 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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