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AO10 DTV

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,988 mi
Last recorded49,988 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 49,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 41,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 94,632 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 32,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 23,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 16,711 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 9,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to heavily perish and crack , cracks starting to open up tyre also made 2009 = borderline pass and advise as no cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to heavily perish and crack , cracks starting to open up tyre also made 2009 = borderline pass and advise as no cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to heavily perish and crack , cracks starting to open up tyre also made 2009 = borderline pass and advise as no cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to heavily perish and crack , cracks starting to open up tyre also made 2009 = borderline pass and advise as no cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 4,452 miles

all tyres heavily perished

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 4,425 miles

all tyres cracked in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2015 4,235 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 4,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 3,275 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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AO10 DTV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO10 DTV, 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 AO10 DTV registered?

AO10 DTV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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