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YG10 ZVU

2010 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,322 mi
Last recorded81,322 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 ZVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 81,322 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,450 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,652 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,844 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strongly advise (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,942 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 67,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 65,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,274 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,044 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,978 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Jul 2016 55,973 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,657 miles

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 45,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in tyre and close to legal limit

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,398 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 21,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,455 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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YG10 ZVU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YG10 ZVU, 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 YG10 ZVU registered?

YG10 ZVU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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