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L703 HDV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,687 mi
Last recorded111,687 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL703 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 111,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 111,499 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 111,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 111,371 miles

wipers worn

Pass 18 Apr 2023 111,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,836 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 110,485 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 110,485 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,087 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,087 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 109,721 miles

Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,762 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 106,856 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,375 miles

age related cracks to all 4 tyres o/s/r being the worst

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,924 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,579 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 99,566 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 93,990 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 93,987 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,795 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 90,795 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 84,188 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 84,188 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 81,125 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 81,124 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 78,094 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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L703 HDV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L703 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 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 L703 HDV registered?

L703 HDV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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