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EO10 HCX

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,735 mi
Last recorded34,735 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO10 HCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 34,735 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 34,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 32,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 31,494 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 29,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2023 29,866 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 28,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 27,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 26,468 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,048 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,618 miles

all four road tyres excessively perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,531 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 8,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 8,460 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EO10 HCX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 EO10 HCX, 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 EO10 HCX registered?

EO10 HCX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2010.

Is EO10 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO10 HCX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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