1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L285 GNY
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 201,090 km. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 201,090 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L285 GNY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 201,090 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L285 GNY Odometer History
- 01/08/2023192,877 km
- 06/08/2024196,192 km+3,315 km
- 20/08/2025198,137 km+1,945 km
- 17/08/2026201,086 km+2,949 km
- 09/09/2026201,090 km+4 km
Average of roughly 2,642 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L285 GNY 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 (L285 GNY) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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