1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K252 JHL
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 230,498 km. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 230,498 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K252 JHL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/05/2021
- 230,498 km recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 35 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K252 JHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (K252 JHL) between October 2006 and May 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Emissions not tested Radiator blew (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
K252 JHL Odometer History
- 05/10/2006142,790 mi
- 10/10/2006142,853 mi+63 mi
- 04/10/2007154,643 mi+11,790 mi
- 12/03/2008159,605 mi+4,962 mi
- 12/03/2008159,605 km
- 16/04/2009162,235 km+2,630 km
- 11/05/2010165,091 km+2,856 km
- 13/05/2010165,126 mi
- 04/05/2011166,366 mi+1,240 mi
- 25/05/2012169,074 km
- 28/05/2012169,112 mi
- 24/04/2014170,159 km
- 01/05/2015174,341 mi
- 26/04/2016180,297 mi+5,956 mi
- 17/02/2017194,829 km
- 26/04/2017195,029 mi
- 03/05/2018202,417 mi+7,388 mi
- 21/05/2018202,425 mi+8 mi
- 11/06/2019213,948 km
- 13/05/2021230,498 km+16,550 km
Average of roughly 6,006 km per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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