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GV10 BUP

2010 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,107 mi
Last recorded111,107 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 BUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 111,107 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 93,693 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 93,693 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 92,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 92,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 87,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 81,952 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 81,952 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 75,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators and thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear indicators/thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 75,859 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators and thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear indicators/thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 16 Jul 2020 70,446 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn to limits (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,138 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,116 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 55,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit gash in outer sidewall and inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 35,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 25,514 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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GV10 BUP is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BUP, 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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GV10 BUP is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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