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AU55 SAN

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,640 mi
Last recorded33,640 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 SAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 33,640 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 32,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 32,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 31,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 31,426 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 29,853 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 29,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 28,517 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 28,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cut more than 25mm and showing signs of perishing within the damage area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has damage/tear within the side wall deep enough to expose ply. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,657 miles

Offside Front Slight damage to outer tyre wall

Offside Rear Slight damage to outer tyre wall

Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,921 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,219 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,026 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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AU55 SAN is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AU55 SAN, 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 AU55 SAN registered?

AU55 SAN is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2010.

Is AU55 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 SAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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