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VE60 LTU

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,079 mi
Last recorded57,079 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 LTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 57,079 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 57,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 53,060 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 53,058 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 48,912 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 48,912 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 46,185 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 46,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,516 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 40,482 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 37,467 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 37,467 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 33,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 29,722 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 29,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,527 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 22,610 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 18,789 miles

Alltyres worn at the edges of the tread, but are not considered to be primary tread for the purpose of the mot.

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 14,598 miles

Both n/s tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

N/s wiper split at the very end but still clears the screen

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 LTU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VE60 LTU, 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 VE60 LTU registered?

VE60 LTU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2010.

Is VE60 LTU safe to buy?

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