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GV10 BUO

2010 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,551 mi
Last recorded44,551 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 BUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 44,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 41,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 36,520 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 36,520 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,913 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 35,908 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 35,494 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 34,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,813 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,917 miles

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,783 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 27,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre cracks in tread

Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,300 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,930 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 15,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GV10 BUO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV10 BUO, 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 GV10 BUO registered?

GV10 BUO is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 2010.

Is GV10 BUO safe to buy?

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