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1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L402 CTY

L402 CTY

1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 184,448 km. MOT valid until 10/04/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
184,448 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1993
Engine
1597cc

L402 CTY Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
  • 184,448 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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L402 CTY Odometer History

  1. 20/02/2006120,852 mi
  2. 14/06/2014121,252 mi+400 mi
  3. 04/07/2015126,926 mi+5,674 mi
  4. 22/10/2016131,298 mi+4,372 mi
  5. 24/10/2016131,299 mi+1 mi
  6. 26/03/2018133,079 mi+1,780 mi
  7. 22/03/2019134,719 km
  8. 12/04/2021141,560 km+6,841 km
  9. 09/04/2022154,644 km+13,084 km
  10. 07/04/2023161,580 km+6,936 km
  11. 10/04/2024170,547 km+8,967 km
  12. 05/04/2025180,794 km+10,247 km
  13. 28/03/2026184,448 km+3,654 km

Average of roughly 3,164 km per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

L402 CTY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 09:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L402 CTY) between February 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 March 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: Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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