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AP10 FXM

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,100 mi
Last recorded157,100 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 FXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 157,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both subframe brace arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 157,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both subframe brace arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 148,888 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 148,888 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,396 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 133,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 130,891 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Edges An Close To Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Misting Of Oil Leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 109,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wiper Blades Not Clearing Screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Edges An Close To Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Misting Of Oil Leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,268 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,346 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,883 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 27,025 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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AP10 FXM is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP10 FXM, 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 AP10 FXM registered?

AP10 FXM is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2010.

Is AP10 FXM safe to buy?

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