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B20 MAT

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,726 mi
Last recorded35,726 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 MAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 35,726 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 35,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 33,744 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 33,744 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 31,906 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 29,806 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 29,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BRAKE DISC, INNER FACE WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 27,796 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 27,796 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Water/condensation in lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 26,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 26,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 25,324 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 25,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 23,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 21,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 18,263 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 14,935 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 11,630 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 8,218 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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B20 MAT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B20 MAT, 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 B20 MAT registered?

B20 MAT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2010.

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