1993 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L351 FFX
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1993. Recorded mileage 239,481 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 239,481 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1839cc
L351 FFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2026
- 239,481 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L351 FFX Odometer History
- 24/08/2023222,940 km
- 13/08/2024228,960 km+6,020 km
- 13/08/2025234,444 km+5,484 km
- 22/08/2025234,583 km+139 km
- 13/08/2026239,481 km+4,898 km
Average of roughly 5,568 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L351 FFX 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 (L351 FFX) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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