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RJZ 8961

2010 Mazda MX5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,809 mi
Last recorded102,809 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MX553,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJZ 8961
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 102,809 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 102,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,460 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 99,040 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small cut in n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2023 92,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,170 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 72,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,769 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,248 miles

O/S REAR PARKING BRAKE READING POOR

WIPERS POOR

Fail 22 Sep 2017 62,248 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S REAR PARKING BRAKE READING POOR

WIPERS POOR

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,722 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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RJZ 8961 is a 2010 Mazda MX5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2010 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 53,596 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJZ 8961, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 16 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RJZ 8961 registered?

RJZ 8961 is a 2010 Mazda MX5, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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