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AOA 820

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,901 mi
Last recorded34,901 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOA 820
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 34,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 31,629 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 31,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 29,055 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 29,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 28,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 27,569 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 27,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,625 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 25,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 24,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 23,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,364 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 20,364 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 18,018 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 15,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 13,293 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs inner working surfaces slight deterioration

n/s and o/s rear brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition

n/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

o/s rear shockabsorber small staining

Pass 5 Jul 2014 11,610 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 9,127 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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AOA 820 is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AOA 820, 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 AOA 820 registered?

AOA 820 is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is AOA 820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOA 820 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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