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WV10 WGU

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,274 mi
Last recorded92,274 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV10 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,274 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing slightly at tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 92,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing slightly at tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 85,073 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 85,073 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,175 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 72,420 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 72,420 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,841 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,990 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 55,990 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,899 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,002 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,036 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

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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WV10 WGU 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 WV10 WGU, 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 WV10 WGU registered?

WV10 WGU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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The MOT history for WV10 WGU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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