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EF10 FZX

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,715 mi
Last recorded135,715 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 FZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 135,715 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 135,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 124,645 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light Inoperative

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door Mirror Secured With Tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread Depth 2.7mm, Cracks In between Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread Depth 2.7mm, Cracks In-between Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff, Oil Leaking onto Exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,963 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside at Top of Spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside & Offside Shock Absorber Gaiters Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer Edge, Slight Cracks in Tread. Tread Depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog Light Inoperative

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 108,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 100,759 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,166 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both front shock absorber gaitors perished and split

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,166 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both front shock absorber gaitors perished and split

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 71,786 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 71,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 56,253 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 56,253 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,956 miles

advise all tyres cracking up on outer wall 205/45/17 84w

Pass 19 May 2014 20,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,754 miles

light corrosion on rear brake discs

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 FZX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 EF10 FZX, 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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EF10 FZX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2010.

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