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FX10 LUE

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,417 mi
Last recorded61,417 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX10 LUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,417 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2026 61,407 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 61,370 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 61,370 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIDE SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 60,447 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 60,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 59,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 59,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 58,364 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 56,187 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 53,169 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2020 52,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 51,156 miles

Central Front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 May 2019 51,156 miles

Central Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 1 May 2018 48,181 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 48,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 45,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2017 45,027 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 41,685 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

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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FX10 LUE is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX10 LUE, 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 FX10 LUE registered?

FX10 LUE is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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