1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J510 CUV
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 108,219 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1597cc
J510 CUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2026
- 108,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J510 CUV Mileage History
- 15/07/202394,760 mi
- 28/08/202496,451 mi+1,691 mi
- 11/08/2025104,993 mi+8,542 mi
- 26/08/2025105,185 mi+192 mi
- 17/08/2026108,219 mi+3,034 mi
Average of roughly 4,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J510 CUV 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 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (J510 CUV) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle and low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced in multiple places (6.1.1 (”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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