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VU10 LRA

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,446 mi
Last recorded61,446 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 LRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 60,306 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 59,417 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fiited

Pass 18 Nov 2022 58,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 47,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 44,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 40,405 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 May 2017 40,388 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2016 33,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,700 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 20,695 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,510 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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VU10 LRA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VU10 LRA, 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 VU10 LRA registered?

VU10 LRA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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