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AV10 YRX

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,483 mi
Last recorded60,483 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 YRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 60,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear subframes and associated components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 60,046 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern is vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 58,290 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 55,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,750 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,987 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 52,984 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,668 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,216 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 46,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 42,453 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,556 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 36,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,630 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AV10 YRX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 40,760 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 MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV10 YRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 16 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV10 YRX registered?

AV10 YRX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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