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GK10 YKO

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,308 mi
Last recorded116,308 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK10 YKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 116,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 113,920 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 111,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 108,952 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear chassis rails corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2023 108,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2022 104,378 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

rear chassis rails starting to corrode

rear sub-frame and suspension starting to corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,809 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,618 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 87,617 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear markers 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,576 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,109 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2018 63,109 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,872 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges.sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,825 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,353 miles

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

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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GK10 YKO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK10 YKO, 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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GK10 YKO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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