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VO10 OBF

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,284 mi
Last recorded93,284 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO10 OBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 93,284 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 91,843 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 89,342 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 80,039 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake hose joint (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,349 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 76,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,822 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,717 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,524 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,038 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,745 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,011 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges outide the 75% measurable tread

Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,949 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VO10 OBF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VO10 OBF, 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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VO10 OBF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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