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BR02 TAF

2010 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,945 mi
Last recorded128,945 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 TAF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 128,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 121,955 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 121,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,428 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 115,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,302 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,060 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 85,165 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 77,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,048 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 61,350 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 61,043 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 46,663 miles

play in steering joints drumsticks

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,704 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,145 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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BR02 TAF is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BR02 TAF, 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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BR02 TAF is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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