1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J282 AVO
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1992. Recorded mileage 135,741 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1597cc
J282 AVO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
- 135,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J282 AVO Mileage History
- 13/05/2022126,321 mi
- 13/04/2023135,738 mi+9,417 mi
- 14/04/2023135,741 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,242 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
J282 AVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J282 AVO) between May 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
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