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EF10 XSC

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,098 mi
Last recorded115,098 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 XSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 115,098 miles

Central Front STONE CHIP MARK, NO IMPACT TO VISIBILIT

Lower STRUCTURAL SECTIONS ARE CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKENED

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

Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 113,461 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust shield damage

Front windscreen stone chip

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, front+ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,896 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 107,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 104,745 miles

chip on screen / front suspension bushes perishing / rear drop link boots perishing / corrosion on sub frames x suspension units

Fail 10 Sep 2020 104,729 miles

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

chip on screen / front suspension bushes perishing / rear drop link boots perishing / corrosion on sub frames x suspension units

Pass 31 Aug 2019 103,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 103,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 100,654 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 97,155 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 92,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear shock absorber leak of oil

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,495 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,135 miles

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

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 XSC is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XSC, 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 XSC registered?

EF10 XSC is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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