1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K303 BVM
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 149,053 km. MOT valid until 30/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 149,053 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1590cc
K303 BVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 149,053 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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K303 BVM Odometer History
- 13/03/2024143,437 mi
- 03/03/2025146,077 mi+2,640 mi
- 26/03/2025146,202 km
- 26/03/2025146,202 km
- 27/03/2026149,053 km+2,851 km
Average of roughly 2,758 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K303 BVM 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 (K303 BVM) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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