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HJ10 YJO

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,888 mi
Last recorded53,888 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 YJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,888 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear subframe brace corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 53,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Both front & rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe brace corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 52,222 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside rear, nearside rear & nearside front wheel inner rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 52,219 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside rear, nearside rear & nearside front wheel inner rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 50,523 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside rear, nearside rear & nearside front wheel inner rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various rear joint covers a little perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,839 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside rear, nearside rear & nearside front inner wheel rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 47,532 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip upper offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,400 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 47,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 45,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 43,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 39,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 39,607 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated limited reserve travel remaining (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2018 36,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,473 miles

covers obscuring some components in engine bay, sill and floor areas

Fail 20 Jan 2017 31,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers obscuring some components in engine bay, sill and floor areas

Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,314 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 16,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,434 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 YJO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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