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F10 EFC

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,314 mi
Last recorded48,314 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 EFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 48,314 miles

rear cross braces corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2026 48,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

rear cross braces corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 45,247 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 42,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 40,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 38,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,377 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 28,075 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,519 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside rear tyre valve perished at base

Pass 4 Apr 2014 14,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2014 14,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,919 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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F10 EFC is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 F10 EFC, 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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F10 EFC is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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