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AU10 VGR

2010 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,181 mi
Last recorded142,181 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 VGR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 142,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 142,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 131,108 miles

Heat shield inscure but no risk of fire

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 111,286 miles

Engine oil level critically low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 104,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 104,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 104,241 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 104,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,026 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 95,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,538 miles

Play in steering column.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 84,538 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering column.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,209 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 75,101 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,884 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,514 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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AU10 VGR is a 2010 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 56,224 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 AU10 VGR, 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 16 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU10 VGR is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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