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DE10 KOB

2010 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,520 mi
Last recorded86,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 KOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 86,520 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 83,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub-frame / Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,951 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 80,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,505 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 77,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 73,713 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,851 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 34,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,364 miles

all 4 tyres age cracked & worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,637 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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DE10 KOB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE10 KOB, 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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DE10 KOB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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