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YF59 RHU

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,643 mi
Last recorded74,643 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 RHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,584 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear have broken pins missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,887 miles

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

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

underbody/suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,265 miles

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

underbody+suspenion components covered in underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,354 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 63,354 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,679 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,044 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,077 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 32,077 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,980 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 27,852 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,263 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 24,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 18,857 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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YF59 RHU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YF59 RHU, 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 YF59 RHU registered?

YF59 RHU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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