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When is the MOT due for L797 NMJ?

The MOT for L797 NMJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L797 NMJ?

The recorded mileage for L797 NMJ is 126,297 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L797 NMJ ULEZ compliant?

No, L797 NMJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1993 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L797 NMJ

L797 NMJ

1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1993. Recorded mileage 126,297 km. MOT valid until 08/01/2027.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/01/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 126,297 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 126,297 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1993
Engine: 1796cc

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L797 NMJ Key Findings

22 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
5 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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L797 NMJ Odometer History

30/08/200687,342 mi
27/04/200788,643 km
27/04/200788,643 km
29/04/200888,667 km+24 km
03/08/200988,782 mi
20/01/2011100,802 mi+12,020 mi
20/01/2011100,802 mi
20/02/2012104,922 mi+4,120 mi
25/02/2013113,570 km
22/01/2014115,619 mi
19/02/2014116,039 mi+420 mi
21/03/2015119,616 mi+3,577 mi
09/06/2016122,218 mi+2,602 mi
10/02/2017126,297 km

Average of roughly 3,728 km per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

L797 NMJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 11:41

MOT Analysis

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

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L797 NMJ) between August 2006 and January 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”.

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