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YB10 MHZ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,248 mi
Last recorded71,248 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB10 MHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 71,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 84v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 54,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts. (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded and brakes got hot. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 47,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front both front tyres out of shape on inner edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 47,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front both front tyres out of shape on inner edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 41,760 miles

Front n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slightly out of shape.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 37,594 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 37,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 32,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,947 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front discs lipped

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

rear discs poor

Fail 28 Jul 2014 22,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear discs poor

both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front discs lipped

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YB10 MHZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YB10 MHZ, 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 YB10 MHZ registered?

YB10 MHZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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