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HG10 ZVA

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,049 mi
Last recorded66,049 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 ZVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,049 miles

Front and rear subframes are undersealed

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all suspension components are undersealed

sill covers are fitted

Pass 30 May 2025 63,888 miles

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

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

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

under side of vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,159 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre thorn

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 62,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre is a run flat tyre

Fail 19 May 2023 62,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is a run flat tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,590 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 57,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 57,561 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

run flat tyres fitted to the front

Pass 2 Oct 2019 56,435 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components underneath vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 56,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components underneath vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 56,423 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn and inner sidewall soft compared to outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn bald inner and inner sidewall soft compared to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,944 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 50,944 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,659 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,073 miles

Both rear tyres have inner shoulders becoming smooth and uneven wear.

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

osf tyre inner shoulder smooth.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 22,464 miles

n/s front tyre has cut in outer side wall.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 11,384 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 ZVA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZVA, 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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HG10 ZVA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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