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FG10 KGX

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,685 mi
Last recorded96,685 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 KGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 96,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 96,020 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 95,251 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 93,319 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 91,933 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 88,948 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 88,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 81,430 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 81,430 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,446 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 69,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,076 miles

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

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

front wipers in poor working order

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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FG10 KGX 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 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 FG10 KGX, 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 FG10 KGX registered?

FG10 KGX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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The MOT history for FG10 KGX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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