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L403 XHW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

126,117 mi
Last recorded126,117 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL403 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 126,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEARBOX... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SILL PANELS RUSTY...

Pass 4 Apr 2025 124,987 miles

CORROSION IN LOWER REAR SILL PANELS...

Pass 3 Apr 2024 122,901 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 122,886 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake not releasing at calliper cable ok (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,051 miles

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES CRACKING...

Fluid leak, but not excessive TOP OF RADIATOR... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 120,600 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake levers not releasing/require adjustment (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 119,388 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 119,385 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill should be line welded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,988 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,913 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,226 miles

Near side front brake binding slightly.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 113,139 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near side front brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,428 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 106,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 104,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 102,752 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2012 102,752 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2011 101,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 101,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 100,148 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 100,148 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 96,711 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 96,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,349 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,778 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 73,567 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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L403 XHW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 L403 XHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L403 XHW registered?

L403 XHW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L403 XHW safe to buy?

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