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YB10 SUU

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,108 mi
Last recorded46,108 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB10 SUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 46,108 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 46,107 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 45,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 45,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension surface rust

Fail 2 Apr 2024 45,084 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension surface rust

Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,454 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 42,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 41,735 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 41,011 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 39,976 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 39,907 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 30,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 17,857 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 17,857 miles

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

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

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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YB10 SUU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

YB10 SUU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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