Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L598 KAR

L598 KAR

1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1993. Recorded mileage 72,529 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status
Valid until 17/08/2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/11/2024)
Recorded Mileage
72,529 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/08/2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/11/2024
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
1597cc
Mechanical Assessment

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L598 KAR Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
  • 72,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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L598 KAR Mileage History

  1. 26/05/202271,660 mi
  2. 16/06/202371,670 mi+10 mi
  3. 19/08/202672,529 mi+859 mi

Average of roughly 205 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

L598 KAR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 6 Sept 2026, 15:10
MOT Analysis

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

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L598 KAR) between May 2022 and August 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 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: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT ON SIDE WALLS AND IN TREAD”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.

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