1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K490 AHG
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1993. Recorded mileage 236,893 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/06/2022)
- Recorded Odometer
- 236,893 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1600cc
K490 AHG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2022
- 236,893 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 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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K490 AHG Odometer History
- 27/05/2022236,877 km
- 07/06/2022236,893 km+16 km
Average of roughly 537 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
K490 AHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (K490 AHG) between May 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))”.
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