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AF10 RXU

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,593 mi
Last recorded48,593 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 RXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,593 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 47,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 47,995 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 47,705 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,020 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,960 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,853 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,552 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 41,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,460 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,813 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 36,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,973 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,104 miles

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

both front tyres cracking/splitting on inside walls.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,943 miles

Front tyres cracking / perishing in tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres splitting on inner sidewall - no cord exposed

Fail 16 Jun 2014 26,943 miles

Front tyres cracking / perishing in tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres splitting on inner sidewall - no cord exposed

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,438 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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AF10 RXU 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 76.5%.

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 AF10 RXU, 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 AF10 RXU registered?

AF10 RXU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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