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EF10 XSJ

2010 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,911 mi
Last recorded108,911 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 XSJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 108,911 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 108,911 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 103,519 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 96,609 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,140 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 86,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 77,313 miles

Steering arm modification unsafe osf inner arm knocking (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,406 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,073 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 46,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,869 miles

Nearside 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 24 Sep 2013 16,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XSJ is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XSJ, 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 EF10 XSJ registered?

EF10 XSJ is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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