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MAZDA MX-51993 · 1.6L PETROL

L8 MLM

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 139,313 miles recorded, this RED 1993 MAZDA MX-5 runs on PETROL with a 1600cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 09/03/2024
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
1600cc

Free vehicle health score

45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 28, 2026, 09:19 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L8 MLM) has a recorded MOT history spanning from February 2021 to March 2023, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mazda has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 16 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 9 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rigid pipe to Flexy hose clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”.

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