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BD10 VBV

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,696 mi
Last recorded97,696 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 VBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,696 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 97,696 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,579 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 89,482 miles

front brake imbalance 29%

Pass 9 Dec 2022 86,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 75,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 68,913 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 54,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,607 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 45,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,168 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,053 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,610 miles

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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BD10 VBV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD10 VBV, 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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BD10 VBV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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