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V890 DCH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,413 mi
Last recorded96,413 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 DCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 96,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 94,114 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 90,446 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,012 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,318 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 88,307 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 84,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,590 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 78,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,613 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 73,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,275 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 71,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 64,731 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 58,724 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 58,724 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 53,527 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 53,527 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V890 DCH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 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 V890 DCH, 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 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V890 DCH registered?

V890 DCH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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