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BJ10 YVB

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,181 mi
Last recorded55,181 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 YVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 55,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 55,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 51,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 51,837 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 47,624 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,508 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slight Lag (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 40,677 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 39,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 37,354 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 33,340 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 31,446 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 31,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 29,609 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,666 miles

Engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,439 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,929 miles

General surface corrosion toexhaust system in places.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 9,299 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 YVB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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