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M603 NPH

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1837cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,007 mi
Last recorded154,007 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM603 NPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,837cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 154,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 152,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 150,834 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 149,035 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 148,914 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 147,843 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 147,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2021 144,036 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 143,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 142,617 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 140,208 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 140,031 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 133,398 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 128,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 125,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 121,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 112,269 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 112,194 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Oil leak

YOUR VEHICLE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EXHAUST EMMISIONS LIMIT IT MAY NEED SERVICE OR REPAIR.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 112,052 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 106,562 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

N/S/R PART OF OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SUSPENSION RUBBER COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,599 miles

REAR PART OF OUTER SILLS ARE SHOWING SOME CORROSION BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

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

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

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST

Pass 24 Mar 2009 96,986 miles

SOME STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING RUST/DETERIORATION.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 96,935 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SOME STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING RUST/DETERIORATION.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,221 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS AND THERE MOUNTINGS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION.

REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME AND ITS FIXING POINTS/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION.

REAR TRANSVERSE METAL BRAKE PIPE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION/RUST.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 89,091 miles

NOTE !!! ALL SUSPENSION SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION.

NOTE !!! ALL TYRES ARE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

NOTE !!! ALL VISABLE SUSPENSION RUBBERS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 83,610 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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M603 NPH is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 M603 NPH, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M603 NPH is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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