2010 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AR02 ARU
2010 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 146,686 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AR02 ARU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 146,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AR02 ARU Mileage History
- 04/05/2023135,268 mi
- 24/04/2024136,936 mi+1,668 mi
- 24/04/2024136,936 mi
- 02/05/2025141,123 mi+4,187 mi
- 22/04/2026146,686 mi+5,563 mi
Average of roughly 3,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AR02 ARU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mazda Mx-5 (AR02 ARU) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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