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1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L254 MJB

L254 MJB

1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1993. Recorded mileage 110,687 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
110,687 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14/10/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1993
Engine
1597cc

L254 MJB Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
  • 110,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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L254 MJB Mileage History

  1. 20/04/200688,117 mi
  2. 26/04/200798,600 mi+10,483 mi
  3. 24/04/2008106,879 mi+8,279 mi
  4. 26/04/2008106,919 mi+40 mi
  5. 23/04/2009114,941 mi+8,022 mi
  6. 22/04/2010123,556 mi+8,615 mi
  7. 07/04/2011130,088 mi+6,532 mi
  8. 16/04/201262,238 mi-67,850 mi
  9. 16/04/201370,242 mi+8,004 mi
  10. 20/04/201370,342 mi+100 mi
  11. 01/04/201477,157 mi+6,815 mi
  12. 03/04/201477,167 mi+10 mi
  13. 02/04/201583,977 mi+6,810 mi
  14. 13/04/201584,135 mi+158 mi
  15. 19/04/201688,048 mi+3,913 mi
  16. 21/04/201688,054 mi+6 mi
  17. 18/04/201791,409 mi+3,355 mi
  18. 18/04/201791,409 mi
  19. 05/04/201896,016 mi+4,607 mi
  20. 02/04/2019102,252 mi+6,236 mi
  21. 03/04/2019102,254 mi+2 mi
  22. 24/03/2021106,127 mi+3,873 mi
  23. 25/03/2021106,135 mi+8 mi
  24. 28/09/2023106,476 mi+341 mi
  25. 09/10/2023106,748 mi+272 mi
  26. 16/10/2024106,490 mi-258 mi
  27. 14/10/2025110,687 mi+4,197 mi

Average of roughly 1,158 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

L254 MJB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 10:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L254 MJB) between April 2006 and October 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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