1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J214 HGC
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1991. Recorded mileage 101,369 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,369 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
J214 HGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 101,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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J214 HGC Mileage History
- 06/09/202294,216 mi
- 25/08/202394,219 mi+3 mi
- 19/09/202495,498 mi+1,279 mi
- 26/09/2025101,358 mi+5,860 mi
- 03/10/2025101,369 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J214 HGC 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 (J214 HGC) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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