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HG10 SXA

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,444 mi
Last recorded52,444 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 SXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 52,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also 11 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 52,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also 11 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 50,092 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 50,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2024 48,516 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2023 46,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 43,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 39,921 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 37,402 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 34,295 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,113 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,585 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,591 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,903 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

O/S Rear tyre deep cut to sidewall not exposing cords

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2014 20,903 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

O/S Rear tyre deep cut to sidewall not exposing cords

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 15,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SXA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HG10 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

HG10 SXA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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