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BJ10 WUA

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,574 mi
Last recorded88,574 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 WUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 88,574 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,640 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms ( waxoiled ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 85,230 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,768 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,986 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,146 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 76,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 72,377 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 72,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,909 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,492 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn low and also perished

Fail 1 Dec 2017 60,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/R Tyre worn low and also perished

Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,602 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 51,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 42,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,896 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,045 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 WUA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 WUA, 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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BJ10 WUA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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