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A2 GMB

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,850 mi
Last recorded55,850 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 55,850 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 53,970 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 53,970 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 49,856 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 49,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 87W Tyre cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 44,778 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 44,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 39,628 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,081 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 30,594 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 30,594 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 25,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 20,808 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,876 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 19,876 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,172 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 14,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A2 GMB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A2 GMB, 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 A2 GMB registered?

A2 GMB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 2010.

Is A2 GMB safe to buy?

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