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EJ10 HHZ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,164 mi
Last recorded120,164 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 HHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 120,164 miles

Several areas of vehicle undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2025 120,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 113,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 113,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated marked in yellow (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,897 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 107,895 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 102,665 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 102,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,481 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 98,481 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 91,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 82,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 72,529 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,344 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,231 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in treads

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,788 miles

all 4 tyres have cracking within tread

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,376 miles

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 HHZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HHZ, 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 HHZ registered?

EJ10 HHZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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