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YR10 NTF

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,989 mi
Last recorded145,989 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 NTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 145,989 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 139,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside and rear suspension components

park brake has low effort on offside rear

Fail 6 Jun 2025 139,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside and rear suspension components

park brake has low effort on offside rear

Pass 22 Aug 2024 130,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 130,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 115,752 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 115,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 93,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 93,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 85,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,202 miles

frt tyres different size to rear

Pass 4 Mar 2017 56,645 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner tread pattern also cracking in tread pattern.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low also cracking in tread pattern.

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner tread pattern also cracking in tread pattern.

under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2016 47,706 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,509 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 30,476 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,553 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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YR10 NTF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 YR10 NTF, 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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YR10 NTF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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