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HJ10 WBY

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,472 mi
Last recorded116,472 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 WBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 116,472 miles

Central Crossmember under-gearbox corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 109,744 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 109,742 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 104,583 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 104,571 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern on either light (need polishing) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 98,853 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 87,165 miles

Front Nearside and Offside shock absorber outer protective rubber gaiters deteriorated and broken away

Front Transverse under floor stiffening member corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 77,362 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,016 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly deterioated

Offside Front tyre valve slightly deterioated

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,268 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 68,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking to the tread.

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

Pass 31 May 2017 47,345 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 34,915 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,708 miles

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2014 33,239 miles

Tiny chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,576 miles

Offside front tyre worn very low on outer edge of tread and deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2013 31,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn very low on outer edge of tread and deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,731 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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HJ10 WBY is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HJ10 WBY, 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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HJ10 WBY is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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