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VK10 AFZ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,083 mi
Last recorded105,083 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 AFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 105,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 104,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section join to front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,150 miles

Nearside Front tyre has got splits on inner sidewall getting close to inner cords (strong advise)

Offside Front tyre has got splits on inner sidewall in areas 205/45/17

Fail 25 Jan 2024 88,763 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear drop link gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre has got splits on inner sidewall getting close to inner cords (strong advise)

Offside Front tyre has got splits on inner sidewall in areas 205/45/17

Pass 19 Jan 2023 80,597 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front fog lamps not working

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,524 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 76,524 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

offside front and offside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,766 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 46,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,849 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,925 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,914 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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VK10 AFZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 VK10 AFZ, 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 VK10 AFZ registered?

VK10 AFZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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