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AO10 DRZ

2010 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,081 mi
Last recorded180,081 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DRZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 180,081 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 177,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 169,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 156,179 miles

Offside Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 6 Sep 2023 156,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Aug 2022 134,696 miles

Offside Slight play/wear in steering rack/spindle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play/wear in steering column

Surface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Fail 30 Aug 2022 134,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Slight play/wear in steering rack/spindle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play/wear in steering column

Surface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,842 miles

Nearside Front Strong Advise: Damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play/wear in rack internals/spindle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Strong Advise: Headlamps deteriorated and reduced output

Surface corrosion to both nearside front and offside front metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Sep 2021 118,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Strong Advise: Damage to outer sidewall

Offside Play/wear in rack internals/spindle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Strong Advise: Headlamps deteriorated and reduced output

Rear Exhaust heat shielding adrift

Surface corrosion to both nearside front and offside front metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2020 107,213 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 107,213 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 95,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check level device (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,584 miles

slight play in lower steering colmn u/j

Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs heavily lipped (inner face)

front brake pads low (inner pad)

slight play in lower steering colmn u/j

Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 52,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,556 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,071 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 DRZ is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRZ, 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 AO10 DRZ registered?

AO10 DRZ is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is AO10 DRZ safe to buy?

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