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L469 XHW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,975 mi
Last recorded62,975 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL469 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 62,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 62,321 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,865 miles

Rear corrosion to inner ills

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 59,591 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front subframe rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,548 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 58,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light wrong colour (4.5.4 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,972 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 57,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat link pipe hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail stretched on lock too short (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail stretched on lock too short (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,058 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf wing mirror to small

passenger seat missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2017 57,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf wing mirror to small

passenger seat missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,617 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 56,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,569 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 55,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,560 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,179 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 52,175 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,352 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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L469 XHW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L469 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.

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What year was L469 XHW registered?

L469 XHW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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