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GB51 MAR

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,241 mi
Last recorded81,241 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB51 MAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 78,267 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 78,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,749 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 68,911 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 63,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,882 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 59,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2020 56,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

all rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 May 2019 51,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 47,327 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 44,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 41,099 miles

Both rear tyres oddly worn on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 35,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 30,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,534 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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GB51 MAR is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GB51 MAR, 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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GB51 MAR is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2010.

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