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AK60 MHE

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,780 mi
Last recorded99,780 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 MHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 99,780 miles

All rear metal suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear differential has a slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2026 99,780 miles

All rear metal suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear differential has a slight oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 96,055 miles

Front Headlamp lenses faded and dip beam images are poor.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear All rear metal suspension components corroded.

Rear Both rear metal back plates corroded deteriorated and parts missing.

Rear Of vehicle undersealed

Fail 5 Jun 2025 96,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lenses faded and dip beam images are poor.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear All rear metal suspension components corroded.

Rear Both rear metal back plates corroded deteriorated and parts missing.

Rear Of vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,602 miles

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

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

slight corrosion vehicle underside

Pass 7 Jun 2023 88,989 miles

slight corrosion starting in vehicle underside

Pass 27 May 2022 83,228 miles

slight corrosion starting in floor pan

Pass 20 May 2021 81,448 miles

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

Rear All rear metal suspension components corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2020 80,926 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 75,776 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 75,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,383 miles

Front All front metal suspension componants corroded.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wipers are smeary

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. And is binding on nslightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Al;l rear metal; suspension componants corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,094 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear All rear metal suspension components corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,700 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 59,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,823 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,279 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,898 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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AK60 MHE is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK60 MHE, 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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AK60 MHE is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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