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FE10 TKZ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,015 mi
Last recorded61,015 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 TKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 61,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.6MM\2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 May 2026 61,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (Upper coil) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (Upper coil) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (Rear subframe support) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both Offside and Nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.6MM\2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2025 60,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 59,193 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts on inner sidewall also tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 59,191 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts on inner sidewall also tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 59,141 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 59,141 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,486 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 53,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 53,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 51,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,733 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,826 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,923 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,908 miles

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

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 TKZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKZ, 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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FE10 TKZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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