1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K686 JHL
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 154,396 km. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 154,396 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K686 JHL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 154,396 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K686 JHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (K686 JHL) between November 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”.
K686 JHL Odometer History
- 17/11/2006119,712 km
- 31/10/2007127,207 km+7,495 km
- 31/10/2007127,207 km
- 25/11/2008134,695 mi
- 06/04/2010141,667 mi+6,972 mi
- 29/07/2011144,862 mi+3,195 mi
- 16/08/2011144,865 mi+3 mi
- 19/11/2012150,654 mi+5,789 mi
- 19/11/2012150,654 km
- 23/11/2013153,170 mi
- 23/11/2013153,172 mi+2 mi
- 20/07/2015153,711 mi+539 mi
- 24/06/201693,038 mi-60,673 mi
- 20/07/2026154,396 km
Average of roughly 1,763 km per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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