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YH10 XOT

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,873 mi
Last recorded84,873 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 XOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 84,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 84,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing upper ball joint split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 79,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,372 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 73,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 61,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 52,792 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 51,879 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,461 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 50,458 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,792 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 33,660 miles

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,551 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 24,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,972 miles

both front tyres starting to crack & perish n/s/f has a small nick / cut in outer side wall 205/55/16v yokohama

Fail 10 Apr 2013 16,972 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack & perish n/s/f has a small nick / cut in outer side wall 205/55/16v yokohama

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 XOT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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