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EA10 GZH

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,066 mi
Last recorded120,066 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 GZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 120,066 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 120,066 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 118,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake calliper looks damp. No leaks visible

Pass 29 May 2024 117,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 115,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components rusty and corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 113,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 26 May 2022 113,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,091 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 107,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 100,184 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 51,535 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,963 miles

Both rear tyres cracking along treads, no cord showing at time of test.

Damage on offside windscreen but not obstructing the view of driver at time of test.

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,050 miles

Both rear tyres cracked along treads but no cord showing at time of test.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 24,050 miles

Both rear tyres cracked along treads but no cord showing at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,802 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 16,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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EA10 GZH is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA10 GZH, 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 EA10 GZH registered?

EA10 GZH is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2010.

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