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EF10 LJZ

2010 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,084 mi
Last recorded159,084 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 686,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 LJZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 159,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 146,123 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 146,123 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 133,540 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,270 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,740 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 105,786 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 105,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,565 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,123 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,651 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 70,650 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,078 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 60,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,471 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 46,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

wipers smear

Pass 8 Jun 2013 34,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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EF10 LJZ is a 2010 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 86,657 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF10 LJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 16 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF10 LJZ registered?

EF10 LJZ is a 2010 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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