1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J271 NLN
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 191,308 km. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 191,308 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J271 NLN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 191,308 km recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J271 NLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (J271 NLN) between September 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
J271 NLN Odometer History
- 27/09/2006155,563 mi
- 27/09/2006155,563 mi
- 01/02/2008166,413 mi+10,850 mi
- 05/02/2009170,025 mi+3,612 mi
- 05/02/2009170,025 mi
- 16/04/2010170,799 mi+774 mi
- 11/11/2011172,775 mi+1,976 mi
- 09/11/2012176,015 mi+3,240 mi
- 04/11/2013178,617 mi+2,602 mi
- 04/11/2013178,617 mi
- 08/09/2016178,856 mi+239 mi
- 19/02/2018179,158 mi+302 mi
- 04/02/2019182,307 km
- 24/02/2020186,792 km+4,485 km
- 24/02/2020186,792 km
- 12/02/2021187,060 km+268 km
- 15/02/2021187,060 km
- 01/02/2022188,112 km+1,052 km
- 03/02/2022188,124 km+12 km
- 21/02/2023188,636 km+512 km
- 01/02/2024188,936 km+300 km
- 21/02/2025188,979 km+43 km
- 19/02/2026191,308 km+2,329 km
Average of roughly 1,843 km per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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