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BT59 TFA

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,208 mi
Last recorded89,208 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 TFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 89,208 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 89,208 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 82,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 69,949 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 69,949 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 68,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 59,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,136 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 55,587 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 55,586 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,058 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 34,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 27,041 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 27,041 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 20,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,463 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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BT59 TFA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT59 TFA, 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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BT59 TFA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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