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L563 HDV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,668 mi
Last recorded164,668 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL563 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 164,668 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 164,103 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 163,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 162,516 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 161,532 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 161,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 157,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 157,517 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 154,760 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 154,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 149,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 142,596 miles

Nearside Front washer jet semi blocked

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 142,596 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet semi blocked

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2016 135,247 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 129,338 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Apr 2014 128,691 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Mar 2014 128,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Apr 2013 128,380 miles

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

advise corrosion on front and rear suspension and steering components

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2013 128,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

advise corrosion on front and rear suspension and steering components

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 126,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 123,644 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 121,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 119,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 114,195 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 105,222 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 105,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 103,359 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L563 HDV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 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 L563 HDV, 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 32 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 L563 HDV registered?

L563 HDV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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