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AO10 CUV

2010 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,247 mi
Last recorded128,247 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 CUV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 128,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Jul 2024 122,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2024 122,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 117,516 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 24 Jul 2023 117,516 miles

Central Front Body panel insecure exhaust shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 (4.7.2 (a))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 112,115 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 105,787 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S REAR AXEL BUSHs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 105,787 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S REAR & LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S REAR AXEL BUSHs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,131 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 99,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,346 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2019 89,345 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s.f brake pads wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,876 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,435 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 68,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 59,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,965 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,699 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,294 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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AO10 CUV is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO10 CUV, 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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AO10 CUV is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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