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C5 GWB

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,979 mi
Last recorded54,979 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 GWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 54,979 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,982 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 51,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 48,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Fail 21 Sep 2019 48,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,844 miles

Nearside head lamp aim on upper limit

Pass 30 Sep 2017 38,521 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear cut to tyre wall

Pass 17 Sep 2016 32,061 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 26,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,759 miles

Stongly Advise - All 4 tyres split and perished in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2013 14,906 miles

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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C5 GWB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C5 GWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 GWB registered?

C5 GWB is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2010.

Is C5 GWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 GWB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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