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YH10 SBZ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,632 mi
Last recorded71,632 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 SBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,632 miles

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

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 71,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2025 70,576 miles

Rear discs rusty

front and rear sub frames corroded but not to excess

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,163 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 5 May 2023 69,679 miles

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 25 Apr 2022 68,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose rigid pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose rigid pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 11 May 2021 68,147 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 68,147 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 67,859 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,257 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,228 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,454 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 45,454 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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YH10 SBZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 YH10 SBZ, 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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YH10 SBZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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