1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J255 CPU
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 127,115 km. MOT valid until 07/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 127,115 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1600cc
J255 CPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 127,115 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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J255 CPU Odometer History
- 07/01/2023108,617 mi
- 12/01/2023108,619 mi+2 mi
- 22/06/2024119,937 mi+11,318 mi
- 18/06/2025126,700 km
- 09/04/2026127,115 km+415 km
Average of roughly 5,686 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J255 CPU 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 (J255 CPU) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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