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1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J838 HTU

J838 HTU

1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1992. Recorded mileage 199,578 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
1597cc

J838 HTU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
  • 199,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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J838 HTU Mileage History

  1. 27/04/2022185,728 mi
  2. 11/05/2022185,747 mi+19 mi
  3. 03/05/2023189,781 mi+4,034 mi
  4. 14/05/2024196,049 mi+6,268 mi
  5. 22/05/2025199,578 mi+3,529 mi

Average of roughly 4,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J838 HTU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (J838 HTU) between April 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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