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BJ10 YFD

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,717 mi
Last recorded59,717 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 59,717 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 55,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 55,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 46,337 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2023 42,673 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 38,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 37,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 37,966 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre tread cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 37,481 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 37,481 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 36,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 34,991 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 32,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 27,908 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,305 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,445 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 YFD is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 YFD, 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 YFD is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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