The road tax status for J437 NLR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for J437 NLR?

The MOT for J437 NLR is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of J437 NLR?

The recorded mileage for J437 NLR is 224,879 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J437 NLR ULEZ compliant?

No, J437 NLR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J437 NLR

J437 NLR

1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1991. Recorded mileage 224,879 km. MOT valid until 06/07/2027.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1991
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 224,879 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 224,879 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1991
Engine: 1597cc

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J437 NLR Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
224,879 km recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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J437 NLR Odometer History

17/08/2006133,309 km
15/08/2007138,692 km+5,383 km
15/02/2008141,833 mi
15/02/2008141,833 mi
11/02/2009154,906 mi+13,073 mi
11/02/2010168,442 km
11/02/2011174,209 mi
17/03/2012178,867 mi+4,658 mi
06/03/2013185,567 mi+6,700 mi
10/02/2014189,932 mi+4,365 mi
11/02/2014189,932 mi
05/02/2015193,568 mi+3,636 mi
08/02/2016198,096 mi+4,528 mi
07/04/2017200,825 mi+2,729 mi
05/04/2018202,792 mi+1,967 mi
29/03/2019203,531 mi+739 mi
18/03/2020207,537 mi+4,006 mi
31/03/2021209,659 km
01/04/2022213,180 km+3,521 km
14/05/2022213,184 km+4 km
20/05/2023215,606 km+2,422 km
25/06/2024217,200 km+1,594 km
25/06/2024217,200 km
08/07/2025222,127 km+4,927 km
17/06/2026224,879 km+2,752 km

Average of roughly 4,617 km per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

J437 NLR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 11:40

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (J437 NLR) between August 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Steering (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.

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