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FV10 LYO

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,552 mi
Last recorded44,552 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 LYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 44,552 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 39,370 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 39,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle dont increase at same rate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 39,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 38,869 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 38,856 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,546 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,910 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 37,467 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 37,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 36,889 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 33,740 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 28,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 23,454 miles

all four tyre treads are cracked

front brake disc's are corroded

front brake pads are worn

Fail 30 May 2014 23,454 miles

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

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

all four tyre treads are cracked

front brake disc's are corroded

front brake pads are worn

Pass 28 May 2013 18,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyre treads are cracked

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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FV10 LYO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV10 LYO, 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 FV10 LYO registered?

FV10 LYO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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