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YK10 OWU

2010 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

152,487 mi
Last recorded152,487 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 OWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 152,487 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

Fail 27 Nov 2025 152,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

Pass 14 Dec 2024 144,837 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 144,837 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 136,290 miles

STEERING COLUMN IS WORN

Pass 16 Dec 2022 125,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45-16 84W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 115,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,360 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shield loose

steering rack has knocking noisy inside and free play on limit

Fail 16 Dec 2020 106,348 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shield loose

steering rack has knocking noisy inside and free play on limit

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,587 miles

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

play in steering column upper area advise check when covers remove to see

Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,587 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

play in steering column upper area advise check when covers remove to see

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,952 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 78,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,278 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 56,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,285 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,040 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,265 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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YK10 OWU is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 YK10 OWU, 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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YK10 OWU is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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