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DL10 EXH

2010 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,823 mi
Last recorded77,823 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 EXH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 77,823 miles

Both front shock absorber protective rubber boots split and in pieces

Brake pedal has some travel but has reserve and works

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglamp lens cracked

exhaust heatshields loose due to multiple fixings having corroded away

Fail 11 Aug 2025 77,822 miles

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

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

Both front shock absorber protective rubber boots split and in pieces

Brake pedal has some travel but has reserve and works

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglamp lens cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low but lens tarnished (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heatshields loose due to multiple fixings having corroded away

Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,932 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 72,932 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted x1 pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 65,643 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,418 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 57,638 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,557 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 51,537 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,030 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 46,030 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 38,309 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 30,619 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,766 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 20,874 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 20,874 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 19,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DL10 EXH is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL10 EXH, 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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DL10 EXH is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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