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VU10 LRO

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,103 mi
Last recorded60,103 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 LRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 60,103 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 53,502 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 51,404 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 49,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 44,915 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,154 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,269 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 39,041 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,523 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,702 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)

small cracks in the tread of both rear tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2014 21,464 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,188 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 LRO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

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

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