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EK10 ZXO

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,615 mi
Last recorded71,615 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 ZXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 71,615 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 4mm! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 70,699 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 25 Jun 2025 70,699 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 8 Jul 2024 69,647 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,628 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 65,420 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,800 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 64,800 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 63,106 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2019 63,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,743 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 60,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,839 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,545 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,707 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,674 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,751 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,210 miles

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

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 ZXO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

EK10 ZXO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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