1993 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L681 RKU
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 54,567 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L681 RKU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 54,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L681 RKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L681 RKU) between June 2014 and October 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
L681 RKU Mileage History
- 09/06/201435,564 km
- 21/07/201539,306 mi
- 07/09/201642,915 mi+3,609 mi
- 08/09/201642,915 mi
- 06/10/201745,127 mi+2,212 mi
- 05/10/201845,778 mi+651 mi
- 03/10/201947,110 mi+1,332 mi
- 02/10/202048,084 mi+974 mi
- 01/10/202149,083 mi+999 mi
- 04/10/202149,083 mi
- 07/10/202250,387 mi+1,304 mi
- 07/10/202250,387 mi
- 02/10/202352,007 mi+1,620 mi
- 02/10/202352,007 mi
- 04/10/202454,567 mi+2,560 mi
Average of roughly 1,841 miles per year across 15 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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