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EF10 FDV

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,666 mi
Last recorded33,666 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 FDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 33,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track control arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Track control arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2025 32,382 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 32,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 30,662 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 29,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 27,491 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,395 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,435 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 22,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,528 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre centre tread,

Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,522 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,557 miles

very slight dampness on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 13 Jul 2013 14,264 miles

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

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

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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EF10 FDV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF10 FDV, 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 EF10 FDV registered?

EF10 FDV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2010.

Is EF10 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF10 FDV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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