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DY10 UXV

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,401 mi
Last recorded127,401 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 UXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 127,401 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 121,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 121,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 108,174 miles

heat shield vibrating at the back

Pass 11 Mar 2023 88,227 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,588 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 53,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,419 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 18,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,522 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,844 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,949 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,214 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,066 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 10,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UXV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UXV, 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 DY10 UXV registered?

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

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