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L4 ADM

1993 Mazda Xedos

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,186 mi
Last recorded113,186 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda Xedos114,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 ADM
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 113,186 miles

osf seat belt slow to retract

rear suspension lower arm bushes perished

Fail 11 Nov 2025 113,186 miles

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

osf seat belt slow to retract

rear suspension lower arm bushes perished

Pass 8 Nov 2024 113,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 112,804 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 112,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 112,437 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,551 miles

Central Slight exhaust blow from cat rear joint

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension top mount very corroded

Rear Suspension bushes perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,312 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 111,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes perished ,but ok

Pass 1 Nov 2018 110,450 miles

shocker boots split///rear backplates rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,660 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,966 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 107,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

fault with engine very high hc /unable obtain reading

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,241 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,566 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 102,185 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 102,185 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,709 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,253 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 93,515 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 90,962 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 90,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 86,855 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 86,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 83,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,433 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos?

Based on 19,717 MOT tests across 3,033 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,647
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
3,033
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,512
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,213
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 893
position lamp(s) not working 573
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 565
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L4 ADM is a 1993 Mazda Xedos in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1993 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 114,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Xedos fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,512 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L4 ADM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L4 ADM registered?

L4 ADM is a 1993 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L4 ADM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 ADM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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