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DV10 TZA

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,362 mi
Last recorded49,362 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 TZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,362 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))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 49,362 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 46,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 46,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 43,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various bush's perishing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Various bush;s perishing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 37,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front and rear suspension components rusty and bush's deteriorating.

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 37,903 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 X 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front and rear suspension components rusty and bush's deteriorating.

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 30,207 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front + rear perished (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension components inc subframes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 27,254 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 27,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 25,335 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,178 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,008 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 15,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,179 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 10,157 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Front tyres wearing on edges

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,875 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing

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

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

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

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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DV10 TZA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DV10 TZA, 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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DV10 TZA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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