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BV10 VSE

2010 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,163 mi
Last recorded80,163 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 VSE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,163 miles

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

auxiliary belt cracking

slight knock at steering colum

Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,620 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,217 miles

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

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

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

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering column u j joint knocking

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2021 69,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering column u j joint knocking

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint slight knock

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,208 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 55,191 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted no washer jets or self level system fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,125 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front wiper starting to split on edges

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front wiper starting to split on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,340 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 44,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts to inner side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,619 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,814 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,667 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,690 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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BV10 VSE is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV10 VSE, 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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BV10 VSE is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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