1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L706 DUE
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 172,256 km. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 172,256 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L706 DUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 172,256 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L706 DUE Odometer History
- 26/10/2023162,060 km
- 16/10/2024168,268 km+6,208 km
- 25/10/2024168,274 km+6 km
- 07/11/2025172,253 km+3,979 km
- 19/02/2026172,256 km+3 km
Average of roughly 4,398 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L706 DUE 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 (L706 DUE) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Nut has been welded to broken bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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