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DF60 VLJ

2010 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,678 mi
Last recorded143,678 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF60 VLJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 143,678 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 143,528 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 138,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 138,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner 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 31 May 2024 133,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 133,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 128,602 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 128,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side under sealed

Pass 25 Apr 2023 128,418 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 128,418 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2022 123,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,416 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,085 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 67,605 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,667 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,931 miles

front and rear tyres perishing

front tyres close to limit

tracking required

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,905 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,237 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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DF60 VLJ is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF60 VLJ, 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 DF60 VLJ registered?

DF60 VLJ is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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