Mazda 2 Tamura (2011)
2011 Mazda 2 Tamura
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2011 Mazda 2 Tamura. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Mazda 2 Tamura falls short of the UK average with a 73.9% first-time MOT pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting slightly more wear-related issues than typical for this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent from this cohort—none of the 126 vehicles analysed recorded a serious safety failure.
At 66,806 miles on average, these Mazda 2s show typical mileage for their age, and the low advisory count of just 0.1 per vehicle indicates they're not developing niggling problems. Before purchasing, budget for roughly one repair per MOT cycle based on the 0.79 average failures, and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, brakes, and exhaust components—the areas most likely to fail on cars of this vintage.
What to check before buying a 2011 Mazda 2 Tamura
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (83%) | 104 | 87.7% | 0.95 |
| Petrol (17%) | 22 | 8.7% | 0.05 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Mazda 2 Tamura vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Mazda 2 Tamura vehicles fall between 51,919 and 76,550 miles.
2011 Mazda 2 Tamura — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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