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DE10 GLF

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,960 mi
Last recorded35,960 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 GLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 35,960 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 35,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 34,826 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 34,452 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 34,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 34,272 miles

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,649 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,716 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 32,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 30,168 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm sized 205 45 17 and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,954 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

o\s\r n\s\r \n\s\f tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2016 23,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 23,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Apr 2015 20,985 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 13,634 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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DE10 GLF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 DE10 GLF, 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 DE10 GLF registered?

DE10 GLF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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