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FT10 BYS

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,331 mi
Last recorded61,331 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 BYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 61,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 61,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 59,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 58,147 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 56,933 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,971 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 53,970 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox, level plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,915 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 49,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 37,834 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,367 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,020 miles

all 4 tyres cracked inbetween tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 20,180 miles

front and rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,315 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,274 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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FT10 BYS is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FT10 BYS, 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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FT10 BYS is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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