1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J390 HWS
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1992. Recorded mileage 95,298 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1597cc
J390 HWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2024
- 95,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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J390 HWS Mileage History
- 16/05/202294,248 mi
- 27/05/202294,248 mi
- 13/06/202394,673 mi+425 mi
- 04/06/202495,294 mi+621 mi
- 04/06/202495,298 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 511 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J390 HWS 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 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J390 HWS) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2024 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer shoulder from peri”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery tray and clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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