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VU60 ULX

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,560 mi
Last recorded57,560 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 57,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 56,069 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 54,043 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 52,427 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 51,074 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 48,511 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,963 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,629 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm & perished in tread & worn very low on inner edge

both front tyre valves perished/split

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 43,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,826 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 41,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,869 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 ULX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

VU60 ULX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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