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DP10 VJV

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,896 mi
Last recorded58,896 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP10 VJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,896 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and Rear suspension rods corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 54,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 43,271 miles

All suspension rods corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shocker corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front mountings of rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 43,271 miles

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

All suspension rods corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shocker corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front mountings of rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,268 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 41,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,087 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 38,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,602 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,389 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 29,389 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,045 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,665 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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DP10 VJV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DP10 VJV, 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 DP10 VJV registered?

DP10 VJV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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