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BF10 XLG

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,721 mi
Last recorded99,721 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 XLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 99,721 miles

All rear suspension components heavily corroded

All rear suspension mountings on rear subframe corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

area around rear no plate lights corroded

both rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2025 99,720 miles

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

All rear suspension components heavily corroded

All rear suspension mountings on rear subframe corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

area around rear no plate lights corroded

both rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2024 99,005 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and most suspension components + multiple bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 97,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,244 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,022 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 89,020 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,577 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 83,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 78,365 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 78,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,565 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,386 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 61,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,472 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,727 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres showing age related cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,324 miles

both front tyres showing age related cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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BF10 XLG is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF10 XLG, 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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BF10 XLG is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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