The road tax status for J965 EGU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for J965 EGU?

The MOT for J965 EGU is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of J965 EGU?

The recorded mileage for J965 EGU is 91,820 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J965 EGU ULEZ compliant?

No, J965 EGU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J965 EGU

J965 EGU

1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/08/1991. Recorded mileage 91,820 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2026.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1991
MOT Status: Valid until 05/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 91,820 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 91,820 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1991
Engine: 1597cc

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J965 EGU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2025
91,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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J965 EGU Mileage History

22/09/202289,409 mi
30/09/202289,415 mi+6 mi
03/10/202389,545 mi+130 mi
28/09/202490,001 mi+456 mi
21/09/202591,820 mi+1,819 mi

Average of roughly 804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J965 EGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 09:55

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (J965 EGU) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 September 2025 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 (14 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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