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1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L545 GHX

L545 GHX

1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16/08/1993. Recorded mileage 84,208 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/09/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
84,208 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/09/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1993
Engine
1597cc

L545 GHX Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
  • 84,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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L545 GHX Mileage History

  1. 30/12/200548,442 mi
  2. 06/01/200765,436 mi+16,994 mi
  3. 06/01/200765,441 mi+5 mi
  4. 18/01/200868,018 mi+2,577 mi
  5. 12/01/200970,508 mi+2,490 mi
  6. 18/01/201072,775 mi+2,267 mi
  7. 13/01/201173,652 mi+877 mi
  8. 17/01/201274,324 mi+672 mi
  9. 18/01/201375,286 mi+962 mi
  10. 18/01/201375,286 mi
  11. 22/01/201475,651 mi+365 mi
  12. 20/01/201575,825 mi+174 mi
  13. 13/01/201676,176 mi+351 mi
  14. 20/01/201676,191 mi+15 mi
  15. 24/01/201777,115 mi+924 mi
  16. 25/01/201877,776 mi+661 mi
  17. 23/01/201978,263 mi+487 mi
  18. 06/01/202080,152 mi+1,889 mi
  19. 30/03/202182,650 mi+2,498 mi
  20. 30/03/202182,692 mi+42 mi
  21. 28/09/202284,205 mi+1,513 mi
  22. 30/09/202284,208 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 2,135 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

L545 GHX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:02
MOT Analysis

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

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L545 GHX) between December 2005 and September 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 30 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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