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E7 EVM

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,532 mi
Last recorded73,532 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 EVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,532 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 73,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

underneath corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,269 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,297 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 55,264 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 48,603 miles

corrosion to rear underside

corrosion to underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,329 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 44,371 miles

o/s rear and n/s front have slight cracking to tyres

Pass 10 May 2018 40,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 36,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 31,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 27,111 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 24,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 24,563 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,850 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 21,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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E7 EVM is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 E7 EVM, 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 E7 EVM registered?

E7 EVM is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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