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AM04 USA

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,501 mi
Last recorded81,501 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 USA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2026 81,501 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,208 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,390 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both n/s & o/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,794 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 69,794 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have scoring on the inner side edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres are perished and have cracking between the thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,012 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have scoring on the inner side edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres are perished and have cracking between the thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,439 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,940 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 35,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 33,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,725 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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AM04 USA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 AM04 USA, 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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AM04 USA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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