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BN59 AFZ

2010 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,940 mi
Last recorded182,940 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 AFZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 182,940 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 179,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 179,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 172,350 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 172,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 166,897 miles

knocking in steering

Fail 21 Dec 2022 166,890 miles

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

knocking in steering

Pass 7 Jan 2022 161,965 miles

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

nsr tyre worn uneven inner edge

osr tyre worn uneven inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2021 161,880 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken tag (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nsr tyre worn uneven inner edge

osr tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2020 159,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded tag (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded tag (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nsr tyre uneven wear inner edge

osr tyre wear inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2019 155,431 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 155,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 141,809 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 129,295 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 129,295 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,178 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 105,178 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,746 miles

nearsided front tyre outer wall cut

offside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 21 Dec 2013 71,086 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,239 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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BN59 AFZ is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN59 AFZ, 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 BN59 AFZ registered?

BN59 AFZ is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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