2010 Mazda MX-5 · 16,243 MOT tests
2010 Mazda MX-5 reliability
2010 Mazda MX-5s fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 MX-5 years (16,243 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- 24.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 55,484
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,243
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mazda MX-5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11%
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Brakes5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Tyres3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.29%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 2.08%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.68%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.42%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.32%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (7.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.46%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.48%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.71%) · Service brake slightly binding (4.11%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
2010 Mazda MX-5s fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 MX-5 years (16,243 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mazda MX-5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.29% of tests), service brake excessively binding (2.08% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mazda MX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Mazda MX-5 shows 55,484 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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