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L903 XHW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,202 mi
Last recorded106,202 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL903 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 106,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 104,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both sills corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 100,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 98,033 miles

Nearside Front lower wing area corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 98,017 miles

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

Nearside Front lower wing area corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 95,502 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

suspension arms corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2020 95,472 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

suspension arms corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,602 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,948 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,276 miles

Both rear sill closure panel areas corroded.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,134 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres perishing

o/s front wing corroded at lower section

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,416 miles

both front tyres perrished

n/s rear wing corroded

o/s front lower wing corroded

o/s front side light lense damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres perrished

n/s rear wing corroded

o/s front lower wing corroded

o/s front side light lense damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2012 83,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

o/s front lower wing corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 81,619 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,899 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 177,109 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 72,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,894 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 66,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 61,559 miles

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

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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L903 XHW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L903 XHW, 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 L903 XHW registered?

L903 XHW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L903 XHW safe to buy?

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