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EF10 VPA

2010 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,425 mi
Last recorded77,425 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 VPA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 77,425 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 6 May 2025 77,425 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2024 74,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 72,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wear in steering rack assembly

Fail 12 May 2023 72,258 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

wear in steering rack assembly

Pass 6 May 2022 68,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

steering rack worn internally but has no relative movement in fixings

Fail 6 May 2022 68,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

steering rack worn internally but has no relative movement in fixings

Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,661 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 63,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 59,737 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 56,574 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 54,809 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 52,160 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,740 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2016 48,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,939 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)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 42,939 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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,452 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,152 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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EF10 VPA is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF10 VPA, 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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EF10 VPA is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 August 2010.

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