1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L720 HDV
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 150,902 km. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 150,902 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L720 HDV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 150,902 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L720 HDV Odometer History
- 26/01/2007123,860 km
- 17/01/2008131,218 mi
- 20/01/2009137,438 km
- 22/01/200913,494 mi
- 12/01/2010141,370 mi+127,876 mi
- 29/03/2011142,273 km
- 06/06/2012142,292 km+19 km
- 17/02/2015142,302 km+10 km
- 03/04/2025142,330 km+28 km
- 30/03/2026150,902 km+8,572 km
Average of roughly 1,410 km per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L720 HDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L720 HDV) between January 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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