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VN10 YPX

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,849 mi
Last recorded86,849 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 YPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 86,849 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,758 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw to tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 65,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Fail 17 Nov 2021 65,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Pass 18 Nov 2020 64,076 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Pass 17 May 2019 56,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 56,936 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe/hose area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 48,778 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated

grab to the n/s/f brake

grabbing to rear brakes when the foot and hand brake are applied

Fail 9 May 2018 48,778 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

bind to the n/s/r brake

both rear shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated

corrosion to the n/s/r brake disc

grab to the n/s/f brake

Pass 24 May 2017 41,787 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 33,937 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 33,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 22,865 miles

both rear tyres deterioated /splitting /cracking in between treads

slight cut in near side front tyre sidewall

Fail 20 May 2013 22,865 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deterioated /splitting /cracking in between treads

near side wiper blade splitting

slight cut in near side front tyre sidewall

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 YPX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

VN10 YPX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2010.

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