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A10 SWA

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,085 mi
Last recorded31,085 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 SWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 31,085 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 30,040 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 30,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 25,679 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 20,232 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 14,014 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 10,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 5,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 4,312 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 4,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 3,712 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 3,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 2,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 2,134 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 2,134 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 1,572 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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A10 SWA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 A10 SWA, 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 A10 SWA registered?

A10 SWA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2010.

Is A10 SWA safe to buy?

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