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B18 AVE

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

130,339 mi
Last recorded130,339 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 AVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 130,339 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 130,336 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2025 47,396 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 44,969 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 41,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 38,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 36,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 30,633 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,658 miles

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

plastic unders trays fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components/areas

Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 130,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sills - Lower Sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 130,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sills - Lower Sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 20,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 18,466 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,916 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 126,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,828 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 123,658 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 123,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 117,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 115,379 miles

N/S/F wheel rim damaged / O/S/F tyre outer wall damged,

Wear in steering rack

Fail 12 May 2009 115,343 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Wear in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2008 172,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 170,586 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 170,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 166,581 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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B18 AVE is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 B18 AVE, 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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B18 AVE is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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