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BF10 XLZ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,752 mi
Last recorded61,752 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 XLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,752 miles

Nearside Rear upper control arm ball joint boot perishing

both rear lower rear control arm ball joint boots perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion on both fronts and left hand rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear outer boot perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 56,813 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 56,813 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,154 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower boots slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and left hand rear perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 52,715 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing right hand front and left hand rear perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in right side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 48,631 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side rear boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,649 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 31,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,640 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,165 miles

both right hand tyre perishing between treads

large cut in left hand rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,988 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,981 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,895 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 18,895 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 18,566 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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BF10 XLZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XLZ, 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 BF10 XLZ registered?

BF10 XLZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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