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AL10 COO

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,283 mi
Last recorded40,283 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL10 COO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,283 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 40,283 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 40,102 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 38,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 35,572 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 35,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 34,322 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 33,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 31,344 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,867 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING AGE CRACKS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,186 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 19,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,107 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 13,477 miles

slight nearside front tyre damage/ outer sidewall

slight nearside rear tyre damage/ outer sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 10,455 miles

N/S/F tyre has several cuts but not reaching cords

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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AL10 COO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AL10 COO, 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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AL10 COO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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