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X30 BPA

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,927 mi
Last recorded85,927 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 BPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 85,927 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 85,926 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlights (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,804 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 84,728 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 83,846 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,990 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 78,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,582 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 74,582 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 61,566 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,447 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 55,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,791 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 53,789 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,623 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,360 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 18,845 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Fail 19 Jul 2014 18,845 miles

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2013 10,299 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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X30 BPA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X30 BPA, 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 X30 BPA registered?

X30 BPA is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 2010.

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