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J100 BTH

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,155 mi
Last recorded39,155 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 BTH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 39,155 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 39,154 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 36,719 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 36,718 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 33,794 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 31,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside front and rear, covered in wax oil

Pass 7 Dec 2021 29,344 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 29,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 28,773 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,027 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 26,310 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 21,931 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Fail 2 May 2018 21,931 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 17 May 2017 16,289 miles

front and rear tyres showing cracking between treads

Pass 31 May 2016 12,893 miles

front tyres cracking between treads

rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 30 May 2016 12,889 miles

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

front tyres cracking between treads

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 22 May 2015 10,136 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 10,132 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 23 May 2014 7,714 miles

front and rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 24 May 2013 5,744 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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J100 BTH is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J100 BTH, 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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J100 BTH is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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