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BLZ 979

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,244 mi
Last recorded70,244 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 979
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,244 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 69,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,039 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 66,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,902 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 65,902 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,610 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,010 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,889 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,584 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 50,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,953 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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BLZ 979 is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLZ 979, 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 BLZ 979 registered?

BLZ 979 is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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