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AE10 OCX

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,440 mi
Last recorded98,440 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE10 OCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 98,440 miles

Front brake pads very low!

Offside rear tyre has cuts to inner edge but no viable cord showing

Pass 8 Nov 2023 86,482 miles

Minor oil leaks

Underbody components corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 86,482 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Minor oil leaks

Underbody components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,359 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 84,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 79,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,867 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 71,848 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 61,055 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 51,288 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2018 51,201 miles

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

Offside Front misc wheel nut

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 41,809 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2016 30,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 11,429 miles

both front wipers strarting to split

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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AE10 OCX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE10 OCX, 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 AE10 OCX registered?

AE10 OCX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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