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L170 XHU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,804 mi
Last recorded91,804 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 XHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 91,804 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,666 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 91,666 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,260 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions right on limit

Pass 24 Jun 2022 90,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 89,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,819 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion rear axles area

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,357 miles

Coolant leak rad small coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion under body and sub frame (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,549 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,531 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,070 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,421 miles

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

all tyres starting to wear and perished

sills surface corrision

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,786 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,708 miles

exhaust rattle

offside rear side amber reflector lens damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

screen slightly scratched

surface corrosion at ends of inner sills

surface corrosion both front lower arms

surface corrosion front and rear subframes

Fail 1 Jun 2010 58,708 miles

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

exhaust rattle

offside rear side amber reflector lens damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

screen slightly scratched

surface corrosion at ends of inner sills

surface corrosion both front lower arms

surface corrosion front and rear subframes

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,140 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,428 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 46,792 miles

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

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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L170 XHU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 L170 XHU, 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 33 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L170 XHU registered?

L170 XHU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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