CarVerify

Free Car Check

L817 AKM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

214,748 mi
Last recorded214,748 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 AKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 214,748 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills slightly corroded and heavily undersealed

both undersills and rear end of sills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 214,699 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 204,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 180,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to all suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 169,746 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 161,567 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 161,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 154,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 154,202 miles

all rear brake pipes heavily greased

all suspension arms/subframes rusty/corroded

o/s outer sill corroded by wing

Fail 4 May 2017 154,197 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all rear brake pipes heavily greased

all suspension arms/subframes rusty/corroded

o/s outer sill corroded by wing

Pass 13 May 2016 153,495 miles

all suspension arms corroded

n/s hand brake effort low

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 18 May 2015 152,737 miles

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 12 May 2014 151,985 miles

rear brake pipes heavily greased

rear inner and ends of sills rusty

Pass 14 May 2013 150,773 miles

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 13 May 2013 105,766 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 21 May 2012 149,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner sill sections corroded and getting weak

rear exhaust very corroded and starting to blow

Pass 20 May 2011 148,741 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner sills rusty and corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 148,735 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner sills rusty and corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 148,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear inner sills corroded and weak

Pass 13 May 2009 146,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear inner sills rusty and corroded

Fail 11 May 2009 146,750 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear inner sills rusty and corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2008 144,347 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 144,347 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 May 2007 128,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 116,426 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L817 AKM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L817 AKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L817 AKM?

You can check the full history of L817 AKM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L817 AKM registered?

L817 AKM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L817 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L817 AKM shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L817 AKM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L817 AKM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.