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Y10 FRY

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,919 mi
Last recorded35,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 FRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 35,919 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 35,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 35,015 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 33,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 31,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,880 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 28,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 28,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 25,047 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 23,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,702 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,520 miles

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,030 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 13,354 miles

Badge stuck on rear number plate.

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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Y10 FRY is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 Y10 FRY, 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 Y10 FRY registered?

Y10 FRY is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is Y10 FRY safe to buy?

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