1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L305 MBV
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1993. Recorded mileage 171,269 km. MOT valid until 06/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 171,269 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1597cc
L305 MBV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 171,269 km recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L305 MBV Odometer History
- 02/03/2006144,594 mi
- 02/03/2006144,594 mi
- 05/04/2007148,349 mi+3,755 mi
- 11/04/2007148,349 mi
- 22/04/2008151,472 mi+3,123 mi
- 04/06/2009152,406 mi+934 mi
- 09/06/2010157,075 mi+4,669 mi
- 09/06/2010157,075 mi
- 19/07/2012158,224 km
- 20/07/2012158,224 km
- 17/07/2013162,513 mi
- 22/07/2014166,447 km
- 21/08/2014166,553 mi
- 21/08/2014166,553 mi
- 03/08/2015169,357 km
- 18/08/2016170,626 mi
- 07/10/2017170,877 km
- 25/07/2019170,897 km+20 km
- 01/08/2019170,914 mi
- 02/06/2021170,987 mi+73 mi
- 17/08/2022171,179 mi+192 mi
- 31/03/2026171,265 mi+86 mi
- 08/05/2026171,269 km
Average of roughly 1,322 km per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
L305 MBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L305 MBV) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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 (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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