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VN10 EFP

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,128 mi
Last recorded71,128 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 EFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 71,128 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 71,128 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,733 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 67,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 60,937 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 53,594 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,433 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,800 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,626 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,057 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 15,506 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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VN10 EFP is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VN10 EFP, 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 VN10 EFP registered?

VN10 EFP is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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