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AU10 FYL

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,396 mi
Last recorded72,396 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 FYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,396 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 69,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cluster lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded on working surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,260 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear lamp lense cracked

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen just within requirements (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight UV Damage (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight UV Damage (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Large Corroded Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 50,118 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 44,429 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 44,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2017 39,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 35,401 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,176 miles

all tyres have deteriorated,advise replacements

Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,869 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,911 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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AU10 FYL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 AU10 FYL, 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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AU10 FYL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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