1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L796 RHL
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 190,438 km. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 190,438 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L796 RHL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 190,438 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L796 RHL Odometer History
- 28/01/200681,071 km
- 25/01/200789,143 mi
- 14/01/200894,856 km
- 23/01/2009100,311 km+5,455 km
- 24/03/2010102,279 km+1,968 km
- 24/03/2010102,279 km
- 21/03/2011107,959 mi
- 03/03/2012112,827 mi+4,868 mi
- 03/03/2012112,827 mi
- 16/03/2013121,026 km
- 19/03/2014126,144 km+5,118 km
- 08/04/2015127,282 km+1,138 km
- 03/06/2016136,847 mi
- 07/06/2016136,847 mi
- 05/05/2018143,398 km
- 05/05/2018143,398 km
- 08/10/2019154,884 km+11,486 km
- 17/10/2020166,451 km+11,567 km
- 17/11/2021178,736 km+12,285 km
- 22/04/2023183,715 mi
- 10/05/2025185,650 km
- 10/05/2025185,650 km
- 15/06/2026190,438 km+4,788 km
Average of roughly 5,367 km per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
L796 RHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L796 RHL) between January 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”; “Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)”.
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