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YB59 LYA

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,865 mi
Last recorded121,865 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB59 LYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 121,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 116,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 116,651 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 105,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 103,097 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 103,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,429 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 99,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 96,030 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 96,027 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,214 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,361 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 88,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,684 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 84,684 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,669 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,297 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 71,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 55,266 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,960 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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YB59 LYA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB59 LYA, 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 YB59 LYA registered?

YB59 LYA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 2010.

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