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L603 XOU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

196,261 mi
Last recorded196,261 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL603 XOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 196,261 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 196,249 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached x1 mounting nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 May 2022 195,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area very slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area very slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Jun 2021 191,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cover slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Sep 2020 184,966 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 184,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 183,684 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 183,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 182,682 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

car overheated during emmisions test

chip in screen

headlamp beam images blurred

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2018 182,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

car overheated during emmisions test

chip in screen

headlamp beam images blurred

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 181,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 181,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 181,207 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low and deteriorated - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock absorber poor damping effect

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low and deteriorated - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 176,240 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 159,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 159,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 138,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 138,688 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 138,688 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 137,486 miles

All steering, braking and suspension componants in an advanced state of corrosion. Advise action is taken very soon.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 136,461 miles

All steering, braking and suspension componants and prescribed areas corroded but not exessive.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 134,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 131,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 131,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 126,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s and n/s/r brake discs corroded with the braking area reduced

Fail 14 Sep 2006 122,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s front indicator/side light lense cracked

o/s track rod end gator perished

Pass 14 Sep 2006 122,052 miles

o/s front indicator/side light lense cracked

o/s track rod end gator perished

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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L603 XOU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L603 XOU, 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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L603 XOU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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