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EK10 ZXL

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,516 mi
Last recorded125,516 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 ZXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 125,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 112,957 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 112,956 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 107,346 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 107,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,994 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,957 miles

2 nails in the offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,748 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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EK10 ZXL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK10 ZXL, 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 EK10 ZXL registered?

EK10 ZXL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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