MOT Status
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106,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Within 30cm of Subframe Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Within 30cm of Upper Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Plastic cover sills are present, preventing inspection of components
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stone Chips in Windscreen
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Within 30cm of Subframe Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & Lower Wheel Arch Area Within 30cm of Subframe Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Within 30cm of Subframe Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Within 30cm of Upper Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Plastic cover sills are present, preventing inspection of components
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stone Chips in Windscreen
General Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
front + rear suspension very rusty
front tyres worn on edges
os wiper poor
os wiper poor
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both sides front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wiper blade split
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (3.5.1g)
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Plastic sill covers fitted.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Plastic sill covers fitted.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU10 LVC is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 VU10 LVC, 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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VU10 LVC is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2010.
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