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YC10 VNS

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,169 mi
Last recorded66,169 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 VNS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 66,169 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 64,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 58,178 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,414 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scrape mark wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 49,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6 mm 205/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both ns/os (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scrape mark wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 44,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort slightly low

screen washers pressure low

Pass 7 Feb 2020 41,145 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 36,248 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,214 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 26,553 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,379 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,784 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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YC10 VNS is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YC10 VNS, 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 YC10 VNS registered?

YC10 VNS is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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