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DU10 FHT

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,488 mi
Last recorded86,488 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 FHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 86,488 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Dec 2024 79,721 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 79,686 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 74,629 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 74,629 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 68,448 miles

Both rear lamps water ingress

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

Nearside Wiper blade smears

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,807 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,416 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 54,514 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 54,510 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 45,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2018 44,408 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,995 miles

engine covers

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,955 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 28,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU10 FHT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU10 FHT, 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 DU10 FHT registered?

DU10 FHT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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