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BJ10 WTE

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,618 mi
Last recorded67,618 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 WTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 67,618 miles

many areas under car covered in surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,610 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,713 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 65,707 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,793 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s front,rear chassis,front outriggers,inner rear sills,front,rear brake back plates,front top shocker mounts

Fail 3 Apr 2023 64,671 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s front,rear chassis,front outriggers,inner rear sills,front,rear brake back plates,front top shocker mounts

Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,320 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s front,rear chassis,front outriggers,inner rear sills,front,rear brake back plates,front top shocker mounts

Fail 13 Apr 2022 63,306 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s front,rear chassis,front outriggers,inner rear sills,front,rear brake back plates,front top shocker mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2021 62,340 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,836 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 49,003 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 48,996 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,283 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 12,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,861 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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BJ10 WTE is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ10 WTE, 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 BJ10 WTE registered?

BJ10 WTE is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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