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BV10 VSG

2010 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

74,804 mi
Last recorded74,804 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 VSG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,804 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Door slightly damaged

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 74,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S/F N/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Door slightly damaged

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door slightly damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 67,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door slightly damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 60,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,395 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 55,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,673 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 47,672 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,036 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 41,027 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,848 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Fail 15 Feb 2017 35,848 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,913 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,959 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 27,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Management Light On

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,019 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 23,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2013 17,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VSG is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BV10 VSG, 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 VSG is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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