1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L605 KAR
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 145,061 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L605 KAR Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 145,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L605 KAR Mileage History
- 03/06/200689,616 mi
- 30/05/200791,032 mi+1,416 mi
- 26/06/200894,671 mi+3,639 mi
- 08/05/200998,660 mi+3,989 mi
- 15/05/200998,825 mi+165 mi
- 13/03/2010103,667 mi+4,842 mi
- 08/03/2011109,058 mi+5,391 mi
- 09/03/2012115,310 mi+6,252 mi
- 20/03/2013119,538 mi+4,228 mi
- 18/03/2014122,513 mi+2,975 mi
- 14/03/2015126,414 mi+3,901 mi
- 19/03/2015126,414 mi
- 19/03/2016130,619 mi+4,205 mi
- 16/03/2017134,091 mi+3,472 mi
- 24/03/2017134,095 mi+4 mi
- 26/03/2018136,090 mi+1,995 mi
- 22/03/2019138,277 mi+2,187 mi
- 05/03/2020140,685 mi+2,408 mi
- 06/03/2020140,686 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/2021142,745 mi+2,059 mi
- 12/03/2021142,749 mi+4 mi
- 08/03/2022143,810 mi+1,061 mi
- 08/03/2022143,814 mi+4 mi
- 31/05/2023143,874 mi+60 mi
- 31/05/2023143,877 mi+3 mi
- 21/05/2024144,471 mi+594 mi
- 27/05/2025144,804 mi+333 mi
- 21/05/2026145,061 mi+257 mi
Average of roughly 2,777 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
L605 KAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L605 KAR) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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