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PY10 FVL

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,301 mi
Last recorded35,301 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY10 FVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 35,301 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 35,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 33,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,526 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 30,056 miles

slight coating of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2021 28,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 28,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 26,953 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,577 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 24,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,398 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,517 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PY10 FVL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PY10 FVL, 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 PY10 FVL registered?

PY10 FVL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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