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VU60 LWS

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,128 mi
Last recorded70,128 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 LWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 70,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 69,669 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

all suspension components general corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2023 65,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,266 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 59,760 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 59,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 52,200 miles

All 4 tyres treads are perishing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front Tracking is out

Front suspension components, bushes are perishing

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,755 miles

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2018 44,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,574 miles

All 4 tyres are perished,205/50/16

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,681 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2014 23,242 miles

nearside mirror missing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,713 miles

all tyre treads cracking

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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VU60 LWS 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 86.7%.

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 VU60 LWS, 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 VU60 LWS registered?

VU60 LWS is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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