CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO10 NKW

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,404 mi
Last recorded50,404 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 NKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 50,404 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 50,404 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,657 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 49,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 48,598 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,117 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow/requires assistance

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,987 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,167 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside and nearside side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,866 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,877 miles

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

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO10 NKW is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO10 NKW?

You can check the full history of AO10 NKW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO10 NKW registered?

AO10 NKW is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2010.

Is AO10 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO10 NKW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO10 NKW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO10 NKW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.