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GY10 TCU

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,866 mi
Last recorded115,866 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 TCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 115,866 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2026 115,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 115,847 miles

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

Offside Front Body component insecure wheel arch trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly due to insecure and improperly fitted headlight(bulb also may be fitted incorrectly in unit) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,404 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 111,403 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 100,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 87,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 68,189 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 68,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,555 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 67,555 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,337 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,299 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,215 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,483 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,494 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,362 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,139 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,341 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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GY10 TCU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GY10 TCU, 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 GY10 TCU registered?

GY10 TCU is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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