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VU10 LVC

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,473 mi
Last recorded106,473 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 LVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,473 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 106,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 106,027 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 105,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,067 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 103,067 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 98,180 miles

front + rear suspension very rusty

front tyres worn on edges

os wiper poor

os wiper poor

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,265 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,915 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 94,915 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,952 miles

Both sides front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,197 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 78,197 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 22 Feb 2017 70,295 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Fail 22 Feb 2017 70,294 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,726 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 60,726 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 50,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 39,413 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 39,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,837 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 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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