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BJ10 YVL

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,808 mi
Last recorded64,808 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 YVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 64,808 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 59,014 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 54,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 48,237 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 48,237 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 43,061 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 43,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 38,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 33,138 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 33,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 26,613 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 21,347 miles

Front windscreen has light scratch

Pass 24 Nov 2016 16,861 miles

Front windscreen has minor scratch

Fail 24 Nov 2016 16,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (205/4517) (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 14,622 miles

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

Front both tyres cracking

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2014 11,967 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 9,921 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,390 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 YVL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

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

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