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BT10 YLJ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,074 mi
Last recorded67,074 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 YLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 67,074 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 64,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,915 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 59,913 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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 53,175 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 49,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 47,220 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,155 miles

Rear rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2018 43,045 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 43,045 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,495 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 8 Jun 2016 27,750 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has to cut outside wall

Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 18,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake discs scored

Pass 11 Jul 2013 13,666 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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BT10 YLJ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT10 YLJ, 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 BT10 YLJ registered?

BT10 YLJ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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