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C7 FHB

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,638 mi
Last recorded88,638 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 FHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,638 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,555 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 87,555 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,895 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,673 miles

both n/s and o/s rear shocks light oil mist.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,200 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges.

light oil mist both rear shocks.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components

Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,891 miles

nearside front washer jet weak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,481 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,670 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 67,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,293 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,313 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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C7 FHB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 C7 FHB, 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 C7 FHB registered?

C7 FHB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2010.

Is C7 FHB safe to buy?

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