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C7 REF

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,600 mi
Last recorded19,600 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 REF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 19,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 19,268 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 18,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 18,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 18,230 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 17,906 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 17,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 17,782 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 16,806 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 16,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 15,555 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 14,802 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 14,781 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,306 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,318 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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C7 REF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 REF, 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 REF registered?

C7 REF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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The MOT history for C7 REF 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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