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VU60 LWV

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,167 mi
Last recorded40,167 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 40,167 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 36,581 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 33,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 31,243 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 31,236 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 30,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 29,387 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 26,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 23,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 19,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,666 miles

all four tyres tread cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,326 miles

all four tyres tread cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2014 10,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 7,933 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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VU60 LWV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU60 LWV registered?

VU60 LWV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2010.

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