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Y5 WPJ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,267 mi
Last recorded59,267 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 WPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 59,267 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder. ()

Fail 23 Aug 2024 56,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder. ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,875 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 43,875 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,929 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,895 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,965 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 32,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,322 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 29,322 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,616 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 24,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 13,913 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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Y5 WPJ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y5 WPJ, 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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Y5 WPJ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2010.

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