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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,798 cc

LO10 EKMMOT history

LO10 EKM is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

LO10 EKM blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
91,533 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 EKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO10 EKM was last recorded at 91,533 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 1,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,704 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,829 miles
Average per year
4,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,533 miles
  • 2025 – 89,704 miles
  • 2024 – 84,902 miles
  • 2023 – 80,208 miles
  • 2022 – 73,420 miles
  • 2021 – 66,756 miles
  • 2020 – 64,029 miles
  • 2019 – 57,397 miles
  • 2018 – 50,619 miles
  • 2017 – 42,200 miles
  • 2016 – 39,173 miles
  • 2015 – 35,017 miles
  • 2014 – 32,727 miles
  • 2013 – 28,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,533 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward of sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 3x boots (lower rear most. upper rear most & upper center) arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 3x boots (lower rear most. upper rear most & upper center) arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 - forward of sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panle X2 - near side & off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,533 miles (+1,829)9 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,533 miles
    Test number
    152434521441
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward of sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 3x boots (lower rear most. upper rear most & upper center) arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 3x boots (lower rear most. upper rear most & upper center) arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 - forward of sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panle X2 - near side & off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass89,704 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    726767114278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail89,704 miles (+4,802)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    592441646821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,902 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    872692136132
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail84,901 miles (+4,693)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,901 miles
    Test number
    469578336368
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass80,208 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,208 miles
    Test number
    413605204184
    • AdvisoryNSR and OSR chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower am rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail80,208 miles (+6,788)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,208 miles
    Test number
    839087905007
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNSR and OSR chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower am rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,420 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,420 miles
    Test number
    693594369864
    • AdvisoryCentral cat heat shield rattling but unlikely to become attached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight play (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail73,420 miles (+6,664)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,420 miles
    Test number
    641042092497
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral cat heat shield rattling but unlikely to become attached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight play (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass66,756 miles (+2,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    768461869795
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass64,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,029 miles
    Test number
    828423771646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,029 miles (+6,632)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,029 miles
    Test number
    185734746818
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055016 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055016 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass57,397 miles (+6,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,397 miles
    Test number
    800133487888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055016 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055016 (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass50,619 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    246526059641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail50,619 miles (+8,419)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    111771055860
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass42,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    775634164168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,200 miles (+3,027)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    337872031165
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,173 miles
    Test number
    297822053305
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail39,173 miles (+4,156)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,173 miles
    Test number
    729174616849
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail35,017 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,017 miles
    Test number
    665356225044
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass35,017 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,017 miles
    Test number
    837506525067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,727 miles
    Test number
    508450454003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,727 miles (+4,663)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,727 miles
    Test number
    878800154078
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass28,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,064 miles
    Test number
    207610803445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LO10 EKM

Does LO10 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO10 EKM expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO10 EKM?
The MOT on LO10 EKM expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO10 EKM done?
LO10 EKM was recorded at 91,533 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,685 miles a year.
Has LO10 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 EKM has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LO10 EKM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LO10 EKM find?
LO10 EKM failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 9 major defects and 11 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested; nearside front hydraulic brake calliper leaking; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, and 17 more.

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