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GU10 XMW

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,420 mi
Last recorded52,420 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 52,420 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 51,703 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

requires brake fluid change every 2 years

Pass 2 Oct 2023 50,773 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 50,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 49,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 49,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,679 miles

all roll bar drop link rubbers perishing

both track rod end rubbers perishing

Pass 2 May 2019 47,503 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 46,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,697 miles

front brake pads 80% worn advise replace soon

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2016 42,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,958 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,075 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 XMW 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 86.7%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

GU10 XMW is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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