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FP10 FVT

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,332 mi
Last recorded26,332 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 FVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 26,332 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 26,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 25,971 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 25,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 25,759 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 25,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 23,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 22,891 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 21,966 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,231 miles

all tyres are showing perishing in the tread. also nearside front and rear and offside front tyres have damage to side walls

Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 16,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 13,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 9,336 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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FP10 FVT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FP10 FVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP10 FVT registered?

FP10 FVT is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2010.

Is FP10 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP10 FVT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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