1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L525 AHS
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 77,137 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L525 AHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 77,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L525 AHS 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 Mx-5 (L525 AHS) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
L525 AHS Mileage History
- 10/08/202275,475 mi
- 14/08/202375,859 mi+384 mi
- 15/08/202476,649 mi+790 mi
- 29/08/202476,667 mi+18 mi
- 17/07/202577,137 mi+470 mi
Average of roughly 566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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