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BJ10 YEU

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,783 mi
Last recorded98,783 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 98,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 89,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber DAMP!!!

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to front & rear sub-frames inc rear suspension arms

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2023 30,224 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 71,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16v w ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 71,178 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16v w ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,146 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,616 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 57,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 52,421 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,609 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 41,717 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,143 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 36,111 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S LOWER EFFORT (3.7.B.5b)

ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES DETERIORATING / PERRISH CRACKING AROUND TREAD AREAS. ADVISE REPLACED.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 28,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,271 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 YEU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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