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GJ10 XHG

2010 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,060 mi
Last recorded85,060 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 XHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 85,060 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 85,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 81,183 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 81,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and split through tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and split through tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,983 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 77,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 74,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 70,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,359 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 59,930 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 59,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,179 miles

all tyres slightly thin and slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,794 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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GJ10 XHG is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GJ10 XHG, 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 GJ10 XHG registered?

GJ10 XHG is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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