1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · WBZ 4055
1993 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 136,023 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WBZ 4055 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 136,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WBZ 4055 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mazda Mx-5 (WBZ 4055) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
WBZ 4055 Mileage History
- 11/08/2022134,279 mi
- 15/08/2022134,279 mi
- 12/07/2023135,976 mi+1,697 mi
- 08/04/2026136,023 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 477 miles per year across 4 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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