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YB10 VTJ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,571 mi
Last recorded73,571 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB10 VTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,571 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 69,106 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 65,744 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2022 61,944 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 59,028 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,460 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 55,144 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 51,682 miles

covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,075 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front inner outer treads bald

Offside Front low on tread inner outer treads bald

Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,155 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre has cuts t sidewall but not showing cords

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2016 39,155 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre has cuts t sidewall but not showing cords

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres splitting in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,127 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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YB10 VTJ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YB10 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

YB10 VTJ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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