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KN10 BYB

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN10 BYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 82,626 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 82,626 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover small leak of grease

Offside Front Seatbelt mechanism slow to retract

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (rear axle) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 69,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover small leak of grease

Offside Front Seatbelt mechanism slow to retract

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (rear axle) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 60,628 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 60,628 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 57,280 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,724 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 50,724 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 40,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 38,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 33,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 20,132 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 17,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 16,151 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 16,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 13,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 10,968 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 10,968 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 8,285 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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KN10 BYB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN10 BYB, 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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KN10 BYB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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