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L578 XLM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,775 mi
Last recorded175,775 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 XLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 175,775 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 172,906 miles

under body welding repairs covered in sealant

Fail 29 Mar 2025 172,906 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under body welding repairs covered in sealant

Pass 19 Apr 2024 170,822 miles

under body welding repairs covered in sealant

Pass 13 Apr 2023 168,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 165,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 161,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 157,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 152,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 152,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Attached to Anti Roll Bar by cable ties (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 150,163 miles

Front Tyre tread on in out sides worn also in side walls cracking

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2018 150,163 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre tread on in out sides worn also in side walls cracking

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,369 miles

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

Front brake pads worn

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2016 144,369 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Front brake pads worn

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 123,186 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 123,186 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both outer floors weak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,085 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 122,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 120,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers poor

Fail 7 Jul 2012 120,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wipers poor

Pass 1 Jul 2011 119,363 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 118,106 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 118,106 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 118,080 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 114,909 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 114,909 miles

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

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

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

brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f brak sticking slightly

odd brake hoses fitted to front

slight distortion in front brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2007 111,598 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 111,598 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 108,820 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 104,727 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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L578 XLM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L578 XLM, 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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L578 XLM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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