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B3 SHR

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,006 mi
Last recorded18,006 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 18,006 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 17,572 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 16,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 15,928 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 14,934 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 13,971 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,253 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 11,896 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 10,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,823 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 7,739 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 6,044 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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B3 SHR is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B3 SHR, 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 B3 SHR registered?

B3 SHR is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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The MOT history for B3 SHR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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