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EU04 BEE

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,842 mi
Last recorded26,842 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 BEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 26,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 25,995 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 25,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 24,848 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 24,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 23,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 21,930 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 20,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 20,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,288 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 19,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,369 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 15,039 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 12,686 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 10,094 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 7,861 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 5,063 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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EU04 BEE 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 76.5%.

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 EU04 BEE, 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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EU04 BEE is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2010.

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