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E18 RSD

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests32 (29 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.6%

Mileage

92,386 mi
Last recorded92,386 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 RSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

29 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2026 59,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 51,586 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 51,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 91,504 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 50,664 miles

surface corrosion on under body of car

Pass 27 Feb 2024 88,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,855 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))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 83,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,230 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,558 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,651 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2019 50,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,907 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 66,907 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,913 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,068 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,650 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,340 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,484 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,326 miles

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

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

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

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

inner edges of rear tyres stepping

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,704 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,194 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,529 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre inner sidewall poor (cracking).

Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,703 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,629 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,817 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,280 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,305 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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E18 RSD is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.6%.

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 E18 RSD, 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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E18 RSD is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 2010.

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