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FX60 BYT

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,095 mi
Last recorded87,095 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX60 BYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,516 miles

Central exhaust catalyst heat shield corroded.

Nearside Rear service brake lagging in operation compared to offside rear but not excessive.

Fail 5 Sep 2023 86,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust catalyst heat shield corroded.

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear service brake lagging in operation compared to offside rear but not excessive.

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,807 miles

Central exhaust cat heat shield corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 85,807 miles

Central exhaust cat heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,865 miles

Central exhaust heat shield around cat corroded but not likely to cause a fire risk

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise strip/clean (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,032 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 25 Oct 2017 75,267 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,811 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,112 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking over breadth of tread

Fail 29 Oct 2014 33,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking over breadth of tread

rear discs poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,598 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 24,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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FX60 BYT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FX60 BYT, 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 FX60 BYT registered?

FX60 BYT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 2010.

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