1993 Mazda 1.8L Petrol · L497 HDV
1993 Mazda (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 112,448 km. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 112,448 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L497 HDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 112,448 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L497 HDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Unknown (L497 HDV) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
L497 HDV Odometer History
- 23/08/2023110,745 km
- 20/08/2024111,120 km+375 km
- 30/08/2024111,136 km+16 km
- 11/08/2025111,353 km+217 km
- 24/08/2026112,448 km+1,095 km
Average of roughly 567 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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