1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · VYL 5
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 116,301 km. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 116,301 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VYL 5 Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2024
- 116,301 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VYL 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (VYL 5) between July 2018 and August 2024.
The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
VYL 5 Odometer History
- 10/07/2018105,861 mi
- 29/07/2019106,405 mi+544 mi
- 04/08/2021106,476 mi+71 mi
- 01/08/2022108,986 mi+2,510 mi
- 21/08/2023113,041 mi+4,055 mi
- 09/08/2024116,301 km
Average of roughly 1,716 km per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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