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YR10 VPZ

2010 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,646 mi
Last recorded141,646 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 VPZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 141,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2024 132,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

inner sills, front sub frame and rear axle all rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2024 132,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

inner sills, front sub frame and rear axle all rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2023 128,616 miles

front number plate in poor condition

rear axle and inner sills rusty

slight blow from rear exhuast joint

Pass 12 Oct 2022 124,268 miles

engine oil leak from sump gasket

Fail 12 Oct 2022 124,268 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 26 Oct 2021 119,593 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhuast joint slight blow

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2021 119,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

aux belt perished

engine oil leak

rear exhuast joint slight blow

rear number plate poor condition

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 3 Oct 2020 114,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,500 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,500 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,170 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,745 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,894 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 25,450 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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YR10 VPZ is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR10 VPZ, 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 YR10 VPZ registered?

YR10 VPZ is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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