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YR10 YBC

2010 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,822 mi
Last recorded155,822 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 256,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 YBC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 155,822 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 155,822 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 30 Sep 2024 144,392 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 144,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2023 138,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension inner sill and underfloor

Pass 22 Sep 2022 130,515 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 130,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,135 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 122,135 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 99,008 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 88,613 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 77,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2016 65,242 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 52,661 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,053 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 YBC is a 2010 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc 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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

YR10 YBC is a 2010 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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