1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L883 FJM
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/08/1993. Recorded mileage 160,172 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1597cc
L883 FJM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2026
- 160,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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L883 FJM Mileage History
- 02/02/200689,204 mi
- 15/02/20079,571 mi-79,633 mi
- 13/02/200899,262 mi+89,691 mi
- 21/02/200899,304 mi+42 mi
- 17/02/2009103,116 mi+3,812 mi
- 17/02/2010106,573 mi+3,457 mi
- 19/02/2011109,754 mi+3,181 mi
- 18/02/2012112,738 mi+2,984 mi
- 02/02/2013116,173 mi+3,435 mi
- 28/02/2014121,504 mi+5,331 mi
- 07/02/2015125,937 mi+4,433 mi
- 13/02/2016130,705 mi+4,768 mi
- 04/02/2017135,242 mi+4,537 mi
- 04/02/2017135,242 mi
- 17/02/2018138,505 mi+3,263 mi
- 16/02/2019140,057 mi+1,552 mi
- 29/02/2020141,604 mi+1,547 mi
- 06/03/2021143,064 mi+1,460 mi
- 05/03/2022149,499 mi+6,435 mi
- 19/03/2022149,564 mi+65 mi
- 01/04/2023156,037 mi+6,473 mi
- 03/04/2024158,865 mi+2,828 mi
- 29/03/2025159,508 mi+643 mi
- 12/04/2026160,172 mi+664 mi
Average of roughly 3,515 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L883 FJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (L883 FJM) between February 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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