1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J216 HGC
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1999. Recorded mileage 241,048 km. MOT valid until 04/12/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 241,048 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1596cc
J216 HGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 241,048 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J216 HGC Odometer History
- 16/11/2023231,512 mi
- 13/11/2024232,772 km
- 25/11/2024232,830 km+58 km
- 24/11/2025241,024 km+8,194 km
- 05/12/2025241,048 km+24 km
Average of roughly 4,643 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J216 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 (J216 HGC) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed and”.
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