1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K225 FNT
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1993. Recorded mileage 172,138 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1590cc
K225 FNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 172,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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K225 FNT Mileage History
- 01/09/2023164,561 mi
- 02/09/2023164,573 mi+12 mi
- 14/09/2024168,831 mi+4,258 mi
- 20/09/2024168,919 mi+88 mi
- 20/09/2025172,138 mi+3,219 mi
Average of roughly 3,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K225 FNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (K225 FNT) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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