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FY10 OSW

2010 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 OSW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,365 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components, inner sills

front brake pads becoming worn

offside front tyre perished/cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2026 71,363 miles

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

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake/steering components

front brake pads becoming worn

offside front tyre perished/cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,009 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake/steering component's

front brake pads becoming worn

offside front tyre starting to perish/crack

rear inner sills very corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 68,912 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear brake discs corroded/worn/scored (inside face) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake/steering component's

front brake pads becoming worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre starting to perish/crack

offside rear antiroll bar link worn/knocking

offside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil (weak)

rear inner sills very corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,258 miles

both rear brake discs corroded/worn/scored (INSIDE FACE) - recommend replacement

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - rear subframe, suspension/brake/steering component's

nearside rear brake binding - requires attention

nearside/offside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear antiroll bar link worn/knocking

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,555 miles

offside rear antiroll bar link has slight play

rear brake discs (inside face) becoming worn/corroded/scored

Fail 3 Apr 2023 65,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large cut (inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear antiroll bar link has slight play

rear brake discs (inside face) becoming worn/corroded/scored

Pass 30 Mar 2022 63,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 63,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,341 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,332 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,232 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,254 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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FY10 OSW is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY10 OSW, 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 FY10 OSW registered?

FY10 OSW is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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