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VAP 8R

2010 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,388 mi
Last recorded83,388 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAP 8R
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 66,846 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 54,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 43,066 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 36,174 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 36,174 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 31,790 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 31,790 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 28,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 25,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 21,140 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 21,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,465 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 13,982 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 13,982 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2015 10,620 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 8,530 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 6,156 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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VAP 8R is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc 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 VAP 8R, 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 VAP 8R registered?

VAP 8R is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is VAP 8R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAP 8R shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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