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EF10 RDU

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,094 mi
Last recorded58,094 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 RDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 58,094 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 56,959 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 54,189 miles

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 52,728 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Dec 2022 50,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 50,575 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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,052 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,268 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 36,859 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,783 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,443 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RDU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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