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VN10 FKF

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,381 mi
Last recorded43,381 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 FKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 43,381 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 42,708 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2025 42,706 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 40,908 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 40,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 37,317 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 37,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,603 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 29,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,908 miles

plastic covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,157 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,489 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 21,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,422 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,079 miles

both offside discs slightly scored

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 FKF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 FKF, 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 VN10 FKF registered?

VN10 FKF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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