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HG10 DVB

2010 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,686 mi
Last recorded90,686 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 DVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,686 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,584 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,941 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 78,941 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 69,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Due to being insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,483 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,317 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 61,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,963 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,866 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 48,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,016 miles

wipers smear screen

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,569 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,212 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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HG10 DVB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG10 DVB, 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 HG10 DVB registered?

HG10 DVB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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