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J123 DVN

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,066 mi
Last recorded83,066 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 DVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 83,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 82,738 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,946 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 62,648 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 62,648 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,975 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,330 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 36,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J123 DVN is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J123 DVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J123 DVN registered?

J123 DVN is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2010.

Is J123 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 DVN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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