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BG10 OWU

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,427 mi
Last recorded90,427 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 OWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 90,427 miles

General underside corrosion, not excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 89,245 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 89,245 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,333 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 72,255 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 71,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 63,411 miles

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

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,345 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 46,707 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,558 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,037 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 31,532 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 30,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 27,401 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,202 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 17,947 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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BG10 OWU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 BG10 OWU, 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 BG10 OWU registered?

BG10 OWU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2010.

Is BG10 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG10 OWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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