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VU60 MFZ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,225 mi
Last recorded49,225 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 MFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 49,225 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear & N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferils & pipe work both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 48,698 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL arms BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 47,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 47,877 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 46,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,069 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,134 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides & suspension rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,209 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 42,209 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 39,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,874 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,275 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,394 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in inner side wall, not deep enough to reach plys or cords.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,629 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 MFZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU60 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

VU60 MFZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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