2010 Mazda 2 1.4L Petrol · L88 PAM
2010 Mazda 2 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 71,946 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L88 PAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 71,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L88 PAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mazda 2 (L88 PAM) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
L88 PAM Mileage History
- 12/12/202261,920 mi
- 04/12/202365,489 mi+3,569 mi
- 10/12/202468,951 mi+3,462 mi
- 10/12/202468,951 mi
- 08/12/202571,946 mi+2,995 mi
Average of roughly 3,353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda 2 (DE)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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