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BJ10 YVF

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,945 mi
Last recorded98,945 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 YVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 98,945 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 98,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 93,595 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 88,403 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 76,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 76,305 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 69,959 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 69,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2020 68,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,781 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,372 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,963 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,412 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 YVF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

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

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