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B2 SLE

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,704 mi
Last recorded36,704 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 SLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 36,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 36,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 35,571 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 35,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 8 Mar 2024 34,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level low [topped up ]

Pass 7 Mar 2023 33,628 miles

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

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

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

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Mar 2022 32,429 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,431 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 30,512 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 30,512 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,554 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 24,125 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2017 21,976 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,160 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,563 miles

front brake pads below half worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 11,058 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 11,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B2 SLE is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B2 SLE, 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 B2 SLE registered?

B2 SLE is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2010.

Is B2 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 SLE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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