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VN10 EFM

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,023 mi
Last recorded116,023 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 EFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 116,023 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across the axle (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Pipe to flexi mounting, chassis section (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill @ jacking point. Jacking point still operates as intended (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Pipe to flexi mounting, chassis section (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill @ jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all associated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 116,023 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across the axle (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Pipe to flexi mounting, chassis section (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill @ jacking point. Jacking point still operates as intended (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Pipe to flexi mounting, chassis section (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill @ jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all associated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 111,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 104,594 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 104,594 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 97,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,679 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 69,243 miles

Both rear chassis rails (under the boot floor) are corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,068 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,498 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,672 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,026 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 37,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,650 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,603 miles

Tyres Slightly cracking ...Small dent N/s/r wheel rim..

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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VN10 EFM is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 VN10 EFM, 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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VN10 EFM is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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