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GU10 BPY

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,671 mi
Last recorded42,671 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 BPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 42,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 40,842 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 40,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 39,380 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 37,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,710 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 34,846 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 33,400 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 32,314 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 31,029 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 29,990 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,822 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 22,760 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 22,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,238 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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GU10 BPY is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 GU10 BPY, 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 GU10 BPY registered?

GU10 BPY is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for GU10 BPY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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