1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J415 TVS
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 241,964 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J415 TVS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2022
- 241,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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J415 TVS Mileage History
- 24/09/2005132,337 mi
- 30/09/2006145,738 mi+13,401 mi
- 22/09/2007159,054 mi+13,316 mi
- 18/09/2008171,751 mi+12,697 mi
- 19/09/2009185,538 mi+13,787 mi
- 10/09/2010197,106 mi+11,568 mi
- 08/09/2011208,147 mi+11,041 mi
- 28/09/2011208,713 km
- 04/10/2012216,751 mi
- 05/10/2012216,759 mi+8 mi
- 24/03/20140 mi-216,759 mi
- 17/03/2015232,891 km
- 19/03/2015232,892 km+1 km
- 29/03/2016237,293 mi
- 29/03/2016237,293 mi
- 03/05/2017239,543 mi+2,250 mi
- 05/05/2017239,545 mi+2 mi
- 11/06/2018240,531 mi+986 mi
- 28/06/2018240,534 mi+3 mi
- 04/05/2021240,593 mi+59 mi
- 12/05/2021240,792 mi+199 mi
- 09/05/2022241,902 km
- 09/05/2022241,964 mi
Average of roughly 6,595 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J415 TVS 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 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J415 TVS) between September 2005 and May 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Bleed nipple (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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