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90 VXJ

2010 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,195 mi
Last recorded37,195 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX-540,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 VXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 37,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 37,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,645 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 35,687 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 34,884 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 34,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,255 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 33,255 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,669 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 27,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,649 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 25,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,771 miles

engine and underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,318 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 21,318 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,295 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 20,295 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 18,653 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 18,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,590 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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90 VXJ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 90 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 90 VXJ registered?

90 VXJ is a 2010 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is 90 VXJ safe to buy?

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