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L503 XHY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,900 mi
Last recorded61,900 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 XHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,900 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 22 May 2024 61,109 miles

front suspension rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2023 59,884 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion on lower arm

Offside Front corrosion on lower arm

Pass 5 Apr 2022 57,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,055 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 55,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,114 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,260 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 42,689 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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L503 XHY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L503 XHY, 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 L503 XHY registered?

L503 XHY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L503 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L503 XHY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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