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VU59 ELH

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,083 mi
Last recorded97,083 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 ELH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 97,083 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 92,574 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 87,987 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 87,987 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 83,066 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,422 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,894 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,795 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,804 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,029 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,231 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise from rear brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,882 miles

wipers not very good

Pass 9 Jan 2013 360,517 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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VU59 ELH is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VU59 ELH, 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 VU59 ELH registered?

VU59 ELH is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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