1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J440 PBV
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1992. Recorded mileage 162,678 km. MOT valid until 10/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 162,678 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1590cc
J440 PBV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 162,678 km recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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J440 PBV Odometer History
- 30/06/200671,237 mi
- 30/06/200774,799 mi+3,562 mi
- 27/06/200878,314 mi+3,515 mi
- 19/06/200979,830 mi+1,516 mi
- 25/06/201081,055 mi+1,225 mi
- 11/06/201182,133 mi+1,078 mi
- 23/06/201283,379 mi+1,246 mi
- 23/06/201283,379 mi
- 11/06/201385,173 km
- 19/06/201489,786 mi
- 19/06/201489,786 mi
- 10/07/201596,303 mi+6,517 mi
- 30/06/2016105,121 mi+8,818 mi
- 30/06/2016105,121 mi
- 21/06/2017113,818 km
- 21/06/2017113,818 km
- 28/06/2018121,570 km+7,752 km
- 28/06/2018121,570 km
- 04/07/2019128,049 km+6,479 km
- 29/09/2020134,663 km+6,614 km
- 02/10/2020134,664 km+1 km
- 30/09/2021143,977 km+9,313 km
- 30/09/2022150,045 km+6,068 km
- 12/10/2023154,555 km+4,510 km
- 24/09/2024158,358 km+3,803 km
- 12/09/2025162,663 km+4,305 km
- 03/10/2025162,678 km+15 km
Average of roughly 4,748 km per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
J440 PBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J440 PBV) between June 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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