2011 Mazda 2 · 35,896 MOT tests
2011 Mazda 2 reliability
2011 Mazda 2s fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 19 2 years (35,896 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 38.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 69,380
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,896
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.5% of tests fail here (196% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.2%
- Lights and electrics12.2%
- Tyres8%
- Steering6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Brakes5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.33%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.65%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.51%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 3.58%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.54%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.63%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.57%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.19%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.18%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.84%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Mazda 2 reliable?
2011 Mazda 2s fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 19 2 years (35,896 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.33% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.65% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Mazda 2 shows 69,380 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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