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W555 HOW

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,012 mi
Last recorded88,012 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW555 HOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 88,012 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 87,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 85,731 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,425 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 83,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts and rears inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,347 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,024 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm.

rear sub frame light corrosion.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,406 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,696 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 47,286 miles

both rear brake discs coroded

both seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 14 Oct 2015 47,262 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake discs coroded

both seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,964 miles

ofside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,523 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 31,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W555 HOW is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 W555 HOW, 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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W555 HOW is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2010.

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