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GU10 LJL

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,384 mi
Last recorded51,384 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 LJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 51,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 48,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,280 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,978 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,589 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,655 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 22,449 miles

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

both front wipers slightly poor wiping

large cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,545 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,738 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,014 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 13,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LJL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

GU10 LJL is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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The MOT history for GU10 LJL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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