1993 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L201 LCW
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 95,629 km. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 95,629 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L201 LCW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 95,629 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L201 LCW 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 (L201 LCW) between June 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
L201 LCW Odometer History
- 19/06/200674,668 mi
- 13/07/200778,533 mi+3,865 mi
- 10/07/200879,593 km
- 06/07/201780,293 km+700 km
- 05/10/201883,787 mi
- 17/10/201986,650 km
- 08/10/202090,506 mi
- 13/10/2021935,573 mi+845,067 mi
- 13/10/2021935,573 mi
- 11/10/202294,281 mi-841,292 mi
- 13/10/202294,281 mi
- 11/10/202394,617 km
- 15/10/202494,805 km+188 km
- 16/10/202494,807 km+2 km
- 08/10/202595,618 km+811 km
- 14/10/202595,629 km+11 km
Average of roughly 1,085 km per year across 16 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: Below Average
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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