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HV10 OTY

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,934 mi
Last recorded115,934 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 OTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 115,934 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 112,591 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 108,391 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 103,824 miles

Front BOTH headlamps slightly deteriorated but not yet effecting beam image

Rear DIFF has slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 96,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 501 fitted (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,926 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front head light lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 89,926 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front head light lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights not working, 2 x 501 bulbs fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre cracking over tread

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,309 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,309 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,819 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,912 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 53,912 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 34,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,551 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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HV10 OTY is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 HV10 OTY, 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 HV10 OTY registered?

HV10 OTY is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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