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Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,800 cc

L56 XLRMOT history

L56 XLR is a black petrol Mazda Eunos first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,088 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,088 km
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
510 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 XLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Eunos
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 XLR was last recorded at 152,088 km on 26 May 2026, 12 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,076 km · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12 km
Average per year
510 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,088 km
  • 2025 – 152,076 km
  • 2024 – 151,438 km
  • 2023 – 150,898 km
  • 2022 – 150,026 km
  • 2019 – 148,674 km
  • 2018 – 147,941 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,088 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,088 km (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,088 km
    Test number
    856960882240
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,076 km (+638)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,076 km
    Test number
    798775135716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,438 km (+540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    151,438 km
    Test number
    992423591970
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass150,898 km (+872)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,898 km
    Test number
    190943386214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,026 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    150,026 km
    Test number
    443785111336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,026 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,026 km
    Test number
    803347293816
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass149,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,826 miles
    Test number
    268965033934
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass148,674 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,674 km
    Test number
    426560964921
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail148,674 km (+733)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,674 km
    Test number
    872827961910
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and hold leaving exposed edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed leaving exposed edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,941 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,941 km
    Test number
    954635537317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass147,341 miles (+4,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,341 miles
    Test number
    202384810105
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Near side rear to off side rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass143,033 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    143,033 miles
    Test number
    683915305657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail143,031 miles (+1,177)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,031 miles
    Test number
    435244548111
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

  14. Pass141,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    141,854 miles
    Test number
    437486545127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail141,854 miles (+1,970)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,854 miles
    Test number
    367756645160
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass139,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    139,884 miles
    Test number
    407045874168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,884 miles (+7,797)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,884 miles
    Test number
    419491674168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass132,087 miles (+11,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    132,087 miles
    Test number
    124161040076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass120,817 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    120,817 miles
    Test number
    374380759091
    • NoteMajor oil leak

  20. Fail120,817 miles (+6,372)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,817 miles
    Test number
    442470059076
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteMajor oil leak

  21. Pass114,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    353509758050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,445 miles (+7,973)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    871879358040
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass106,472 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    106,472 miles
    Test number
    333056147026
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail106,472 miles (+7,278)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,472 miles
    Test number
    682336747057
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass99,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,194 miles
    Test number
    550174446024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L56 XLR

Does L56 XLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L56 XLR is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L56 XLR?
The MOT on L56 XLR is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L56 XLR done?
L56 XLR was recorded at 152,088 km at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 510 km a year.
Has L56 XLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 XLR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L56 XLR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L56 XLR find?
L56 XLR passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre damaged; oil leak, but not excessive.

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