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A1 VKJ

2010 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,347 mi
Last recorded84,347 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 84,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 84,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,796 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 80,796 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,734 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,865 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 69,865 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,557 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 67,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 63,842 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 63,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,835 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 56,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,670 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,512 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 28,816 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,896 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,251 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 15,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A1 VKJ is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A1 VKJ, 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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What year was A1 VKJ registered?

A1 VKJ is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 August 2010.

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