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YE10 SMU

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,577 mi
Last recorded60,577 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE10 SMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 60,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 59,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 58,135 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 50,846 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,658 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 27,563 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 20,833 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,510 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jun 2019 20,510 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside, filled reservoir with fluid, no further fault found (3.5 (a))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,630 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,111 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve stem perished at base

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,574 miles

Offside front and both rear tyre valves are cracked and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,373 miles

Rear tyres and offside front tyre slight crack in the main tread

Fail 20 Jun 2014 9,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear lamp damage

Pass 20 Jun 2014 9,989 miles

nearside rear lamp damage

Pass 12 Jun 2013 7,985 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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YE10 SMU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YE10 SMU, 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 YE10 SMU registered?

YE10 SMU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2010.

Is YE10 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE10 SMU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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