2011 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · SO11 LFS
2011 Mazda 2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 80,880 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO11 LFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 80,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO11 LFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mazda 2 (SO11 LFS) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor next to drivers sea”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SO11 LFS Mileage History
- 23/11/202364,734 mi
- 15/04/202571,958 mi+7,224 mi
- 08/05/202571,983 mi+25 mi
- 08/05/202680,867 mi+8,884 mi
- 15/05/202680,880 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 6,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda 2 (DE)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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