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B7 BOB

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,604 mi
Last recorded78,604 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 BOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 78,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 75,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 73,497 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 71,291 miles

Offside Front seat belts slow to retract

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shocker dust covers perished

Fail 27 Sep 2022 71,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat belts slow to retract

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocker dust covers perished

Pass 27 Sep 2021 68,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,924 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,071 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 60,071 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,152 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,051 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,614 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,344 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B7 BOB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B7 BOB, 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 B7 BOB registered?

B7 BOB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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