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FV60 XRD

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,385 mi
Last recorded99,385 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 XRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 99,385 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 99,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 93,993 miles

General Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 93,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted Backing Plate Fouling On Rim (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 86,766 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2024 86,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,041 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,137 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,632 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,485 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 67,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 58,570 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 58,570 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 49,272 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 49,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,759 miles

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

rear brake pad 3mm left

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,246 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 25,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 19,235 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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FV60 XRD is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV60 XRD, 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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FV60 XRD is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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