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VN10 FXT

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,771 mi
Last recorded65,771 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 FXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 65,771 miles

Under tray fitted

under body sealant applied

Pass 2 Jan 2025 64,819 miles

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside/suspension components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,410 miles

Light corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 3 Jan 2024 63,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Light corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,779 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2023 61,779 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,301 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 12 Jan 2022 60,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,604 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,177 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 51,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 47,804 miles

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link

small chips in front screen

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,661 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 44,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 41,377 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 30,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FXT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

VN10 FXT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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