1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L858 BPF
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1993. Recorded mileage 157,533 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1597cc
L858 BPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 157,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L858 BPF Mileage History
- 11/07/2023152,936 mi
- 09/07/2024154,153 mi+1,217 mi
- 03/07/2025155,893 mi+1,740 mi
- 15/07/2025155,895 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/2026157,533 mi+1,638 mi
Average of roughly 1,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L858 BPF 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 (L858 BPF) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 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: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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