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YX10 VSU

2010 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,696 mi
Last recorded160,696 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 686,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX10 VSU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 160,696 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to under body and suspension components

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 152,665 miles

General corrosion to under body and suspension components

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 144,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 136,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section joint corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 129,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint has a very minor leak and is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 124,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/joint corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2020 121,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes slight fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear joint corroded and minor leak

Fail 19 Mar 2020 121,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes slight fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear joint corroded and minor leak

Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,621 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,613 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 92,613 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,357 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 60,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 60,901 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,534 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 38,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,473 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,453 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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YX10 VSU is a 2010 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 86,657 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX10 VSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 16 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX10 VSU registered?

YX10 VSU is a 2010 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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