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EO10 VUU

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,598 mi
Last recorded65,598 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO10 VUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 65,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 60,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe rear end (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential front side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 58,315 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Badly rusted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 58,311 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Badly rusted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 55,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,896 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))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 51,896 miles

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

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 23 Mar 2021 49,790 miles

All four tyres cracking

All rear suspension arms inner bushes perished/worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front brake disc backing plates corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both sides front lower arms front/rear bushes perished/worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,598 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,504 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,821 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,874 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 34,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,395 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (3.5.1g)

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged but not bulged nor down to cords

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,501 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 19,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,127 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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EO10 VUU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EO10 VUU, 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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EO10 VUU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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