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AP10 FXR

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 FXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 70,178 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 65,072 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 62,746 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,621 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 44,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 38,772 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,530 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 32,711 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 32,708 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 26,087 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 25,873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 16,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,186 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 5,484 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 5,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FXR is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FXR, 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

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What year was AP10 FXR registered?

AP10 FXR is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is AP10 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP10 FXR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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