1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · 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
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1597cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
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: 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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L598 KAR Mileage History
- 26/05/202271,660 mi
- 16/06/202371,670 mi+10 mi
- 19/08/202672,529 mi+859 mi
Average of roughly 205 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
L598 KAR MOT History
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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