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GY10 TVW

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,986 mi
Last recorded81,986 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 TVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 81,986 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 77,866 miles

Rear Tyres Getting Low

Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,768 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 66,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,104 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 53,564 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 53,563 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 49,245 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 32,197 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 32,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 25,553 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 TVW is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 GY10 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

GY10 TVW is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2010.

Is GY10 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY10 TVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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