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AO60 RZL

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,722 mi
Last recorded77,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 RZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 77,722 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 77,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,824 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 73,824 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,312 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 63,520 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 62,520 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,200 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Rear both drop link dust covers cracked and perished

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,920 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 45,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,258 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 29,448 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 25,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,025 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 21,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 16,471 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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AO60 RZL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 AO60 RZL, 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 AO60 RZL registered?

AO60 RZL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2010.

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