1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K281 HRM
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 190,855 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K281 HRM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 190,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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K281 HRM Mileage History
- 08/06/2017101,608 mi
- 09/06/2017101,608 mi
- 29/05/2018184,344 mi+82,736 mi
- 04/06/2019185,326 mi+982 mi
- 26/05/2020186,304 km
- 02/06/2021186,988 km+684 km
- 02/06/2021186,989 km+1 km
- 10/05/2022188,096 km+1,107 km
- 15/06/2023188,866 km+770 km
- 15/06/2023188,870 km+4 km
- 04/06/2024189,830 mi
- 07/06/2024189,850 mi+20 mi
- 11/06/2025190,407 mi+557 mi
- 12/06/2025190,413 mi+6 mi
- 27/05/2026190,853 mi+440 mi
- 27/05/2026190,855 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,953 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
K281 HRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (K281 HRM) between June 2017 and May 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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