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YE10 SMO

2010 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,900 mi
Last recorded186,900 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE10 SMO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 186,900 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 186,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2024 176,067 miles

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))

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

brake pipes greased

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2024 176,067 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

brake pipes greased

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2023 163,694 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 163,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield around fuel tank lose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 151,904 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 151,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 142,455 miles

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

very slight play in both steering tie rods

Pass 31 Jul 2020 132,052 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 124,781 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip less then 10 mm in size (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 124,781 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip less then 10 mm in size (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 112,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 112,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,860 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,509 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2013 7,248 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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YE10 SMO is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Red 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 YE10 SMO, 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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YE10 SMO is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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