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GU10 MMX

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,511 mi
Last recorded75,511 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 75,511 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward suspension hub mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward suspension arm hub mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 75,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward suspension hub mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward suspension arm hub mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 73,382 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion little sign of pad application (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 73,382 miles

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

Front Fog lights both inoperative

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion little sign of pad application (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,768 miles

ns front fog light bulb fallen out and resting on under tray

Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,527 miles

Both front shock-absorber protective shrouds are incomplete

Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,928 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,671 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 50,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,297 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 29,821 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,063 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,285 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 17,285 miles

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 MMX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 GU10 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

GU10 MMX is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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