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V14 MXV

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,977 mi
Last recorded94,977 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 94,977 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 94,977 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 89,251 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 89,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,252 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 84,821 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,974 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 79,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 74,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,694 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 64,857 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 64,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,126 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 60,126 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,179 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 35,240 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,252 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have slight damage to the outter sidewall due to kirbing

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are wearing on the inner edges

advise n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r alloy road wheels are scuffed on the outter rims

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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V14 MXV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V14 MXV, 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 V14 MXV registered?

V14 MXV is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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