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WJ10 DCZ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,829 mi
Last recorded46,829 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 DCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 46,829 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2025 46,726 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 46,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 46,550 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 46,550 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,346 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 45,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 45,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Dec 2019 45,403 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test badly obscuring view through n/s of windscreen ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 44,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test badly obscuring view through n/s of windscreen ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 43,328 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 43,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,399 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,859 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 25,795 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WJ10 DCZ 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 WJ10 DCZ, 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 WJ10 DCZ registered?

WJ10 DCZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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