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FG10 SHZ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,183 mi
Last recorded91,183 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 91,035 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 90,923 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 90,218 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 89,807 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 89,245 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 87,949 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 86,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,310 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 81,310 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,794 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,558 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,099 miles

bottom cover fitted. cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,778 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,247 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,923 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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 SHZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

FG10 SHZ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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