1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J320 BAR
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1992. Recorded mileage 255,091 km. MOT valid until 22/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 255,091 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1597cc
J320 BAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 255,091 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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: Average
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J320 BAR Odometer History
- 29/09/2022190,945 mi
- 12/09/2023218,426 mi+27,481 mi
- 12/09/2023218,426 mi
- 23/02/2026255,083 km
- 23/02/2026255,091 km+8 km
Average of roughly 18,846 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J320 BAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J320 BAR) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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