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VE60 BYB

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,220 mi
Last recorded71,220 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 BYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,220 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 71,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,556 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 59,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 57,108 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,232 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 49,636 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,271 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,631 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,118 miles

Nearside Rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,213 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 32,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 29,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 21,639 miles

n.s door mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges showing

Fail 24 Dec 2013 21,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n.s door mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges showing

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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VE60 BYB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE60 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE60 BYB registered?

VE60 BYB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 2010.

Is VE60 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE60 BYB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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