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HV10 VVC

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,811 mi
Last recorded55,811 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 VVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 55,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 48,361 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,871 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 45,871 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split replaced during mot with an 18 inch blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,479 miles

Front & rear discs starting to corrode

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2022 43,479 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front & rear discs starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2021 41,339 miles

brake discs worn/corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,626 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 40,626 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,528 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,621 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,366 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 15,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,955 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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HV10 VVC is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV10 VVC, 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 HV10 VVC registered?

HV10 VVC is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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