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DY10 LPA

2010 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,010 mi
Last recorded31,010 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 LPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 31,010 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 31,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 29,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2,0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play partially seized/stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seatbelt slow to recoil (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 29,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated, distorting image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam (GDPR (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2,0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play partially seized/stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seatbelt slow to recoil (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 28,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 28,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 28,096 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R road wheels kerb damaged

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polishing. Light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3,0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 28,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R & O/S/R road wheels kerb damaged

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polishing. Light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3,0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 25,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,901 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 23,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre surface splits

Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,538 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper blabe poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2015 16,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2014 12,795 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2013 9,744 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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DY10 LPA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY10 LPA, 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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DY10 LPA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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