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EJ10 FWM

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,102 mi
Last recorded116,102 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 FWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 116,102 miles

Nearside diff leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2025 112,645 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive NEAR SIDE DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 112,643 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive NEAR SIDE DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 108,929 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff nearside oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 108,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff nearside oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 101,116 miles

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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 94,424 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,593 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all advise attention (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,272 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,167 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,722 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,852 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,632 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 65,356 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 47,291 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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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EJ10 FWM is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ10 FWM, 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 EJ10 FWM registered?

EJ10 FWM is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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