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YR10 VRJ

2010 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,725 mi
Last recorded39,725 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 VRJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 39,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all under floor and sills corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2025 39,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all under floor and sills corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 34,079 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,052 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 30,887 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 30,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15, 82v. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,920 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 29,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,909 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3.0mm (185/55x15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,223 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 26,223 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 24,439 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,173 miles

185/55x15

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,799 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 VRJ is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR10 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

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

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