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FV10 HTP

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 HTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 62,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 5 Feb 2025 59,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 31 Jan 2024 52,704 miles

front and rear framework rusting

Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,820 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 40,438 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 39,184 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 39,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,903 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,629 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,481 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 27,807 miles

Nearside Front cracked in treads and sidewall

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre cracked in treads and sidewall

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,973 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,031 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 6,995 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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FV10 HTP is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FV10 HTP, 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 FV10 HTP registered?

FV10 HTP is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2010.

Is FV10 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 HTP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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