2010 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · PJ51 MAZ
2010 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 41,039 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ51 MAZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 41,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ51 MAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mazda Mx-5 (PJ51 MAZ) between April 2013 and May 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
PJ51 MAZ Mileage History
- 19/04/201316,008 mi
- 19/04/201316,008 mi
- 08/04/201420,867 mi+4,859 mi
- 04/02/201524,055 mi+3,188 mi
- 12/01/201627,916 mi+3,861 mi
- 30/01/201729,839 mi+1,923 mi
- 05/01/201830,936 mi+1,097 mi
- 11/01/201931,261 mi+325 mi
- 31/01/202033,123 mi+1,862 mi
- 05/02/202033,125 mi+2 mi
- 22/01/202135,826 mi+2,701 mi
- 21/01/202239,057 mi+3,231 mi
- 27/06/202340,231 mi+1,174 mi
- 16/05/202441,039 mi+808 mi
Average of roughly 2,260 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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