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7036 TJ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,958 mi
Last recorded84,958 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7036 TJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 84,958 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 84,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,188 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,983 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 34,593 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 34,593 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 33,089 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,655 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 27,666 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 27,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,735 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 15,577 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 6,835 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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7036 TJ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 7036 TJ, 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 7036 TJ registered?

7036 TJ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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