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BV10 VRX

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,662 mi
Last recorded57,662 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 VRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 57,662 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 56,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 53,292 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 53,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 51,190 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 47,248 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,520 miles

all four tyres slight cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2019 41,520 miles

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

all four tyres slight cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres slight cracking on tread

Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BV10 VRX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 BV10 VRX, 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 BV10 VRX registered?

BV10 VRX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is BV10 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 VRX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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