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VU60 YFL

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,613 mi
Last recorded97,613 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 YFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 97,613 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 97,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 93,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear chassis and subframe corroded slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2024 89,309 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 89,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edge step treads detected (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge step tread detected (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 65,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edge step treads detected (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect retaining clip faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge step tread detected (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,015 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,441 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2018 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,909 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,134 miles

Front head lamps foggy

Nearside Front outer wall damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,228 miles

Damage to Nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2014 4,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 3,258 miles

Tyres worn unevenly

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 YFL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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