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J40 GJF

2010 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,211 mi
Last recorded80,211 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 GJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 80,211 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 74,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 67,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,553 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 54,866 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,717 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 43,774 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 43,774 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 39,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,841 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,299 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 23,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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J40 GJF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J40 GJF, 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 J40 GJF registered?

J40 GJF is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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