1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · K857 EBH
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 1993. Recorded mileage 156,317 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K857 EBH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2022
- 156,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K857 EBH Mileage History
- 25/03/2022154,511 mi
- 29/03/2022154,525 mi+14 mi
- 09/08/2022156,317 mi+1,792 mi
- 09/08/2022156,317 mi
Average of roughly 4,824 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
K857 EBH MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (K857 EBH) between March 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2022 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 (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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