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BJ10 YFF

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,711 mi
Last recorded61,711 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 YFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 61,711 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 61,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 1 pin broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 58,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,498 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 56,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,177 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 54,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 51,827 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 49,265 miles

Headlamps clouding over.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,099 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 48,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,089 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,484 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,060 miles

tyres splitting in tread grooves

Fail 18 Apr 2013 16,346 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,346 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 YFF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

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

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