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FE10 OBM

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,216 mi
Last recorded43,216 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 OBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 43,216 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 43,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 41,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 39,366 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 37,428 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 37,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken RECOMMEND- DO NOT DRIVE! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,142 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 34,702 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,900 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,039 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 27,037 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,891 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,639 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,186 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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FE10 OBM is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 FE10 OBM, 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 FE10 OBM registered?

FE10 OBM is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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