1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K442 CBO
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 157,756 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K442 CBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 157,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K442 CBO Mileage History
- 27/05/2022156,787 mi
- 17/05/2023157,339 mi+552 mi
- 17/05/2023157,339 mi
- 25/05/2024157,676 mi+337 mi
- 22/05/2025157,756 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K442 CBO 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 (K442 CBO) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 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 (40 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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