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GBGY10TCU

MAZDA MX-5

2010 · BLACK · PETROL · 115,866 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-08-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-08-09● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition20 MOT tests · 15 passed

MOT History — 20 tests · 15 passed · 5 failed

PASS10 August 2026
115,866 mi
  • ADVISORYvarious suspension components corroded
FAIL30 July 2026
115,861 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYvarious suspension components corroded
  • PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • PRSOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
FAIL20 May 2026
115,847 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MAJOROffside 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))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Body component insecure wheel arch trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASS25 February 2025
111,404 mi
  • MINOROffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAIL25 February 2025
111,403 mi
  • MINOROffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
PASS4 January 2024
100,553 mi
PASS25 March 2023
87,864 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MINOROffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASS28 March 2022
68,189 mi
FAIL25 March 2022
68,184 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASS18 January 2022
67,555 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL18 January 2022
67,555 mi
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • PRSOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS19 January 2021
62,337 mi
PASS28 January 2020
57,299 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS18 January 2019
52,215 mi
PASS22 January 2018
46,390 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASS20 January 2017
41,483 mi
PASS26 January 2016
37,494 mi
PASS19 January 2015
34,362 mi
PASS24 February 2014
28,139 mi
PASS25 February 2013
21,341 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,798 cc
Year
2010
First registered
2010-04
CO₂ emissions
167 g/km
Tax due
2027-08-01
MOT expiry
2027-08-09
Recorded mileage
115,866 mi

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