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BD10 VBY

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,620 mi
Last recorded29,620 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 VBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 29,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 28,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 26,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 24,348 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 21,799 miles

Nearside Rear Outer nearside rear tyre on 2mm in places

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

Pass 12 Nov 2020 20,006 miles

under trays fitted at front obscuring components

Fail 11 Nov 2020 20,006 miles

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

under trays fitted at front obscuring components

Pass 21 May 2019 17,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 16,448 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2017 15,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluctuation 0n both rear brakes

front number plate starting to delaminate

imbalance on park brake

Pass 25 May 2016 13,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 11,155 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 9,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VBY is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VBY, 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 BD10 VBY registered?

BD10 VBY is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2010.

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