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FY10 KJA

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,031 mi
Last recorded90,031 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 KJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 90,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 89,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 87,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,612 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 82,116 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 82,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 80,636 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,676 miles

rear pads worn low

Fail 6 Sep 2019 76,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

front pads worn to limit

rear pads worn low

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 50,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,144 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 40,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,913 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,447 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 14,959 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 14,959 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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FY10 KJA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY10 KJA, 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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FY10 KJA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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