1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J466 NLR
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 200,132 km. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 200,132 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J466 NLR Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2023
- 200,132 km recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J466 NLR MOT History
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 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J466 NLR) between July 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Steering (21 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
J466 NLR Odometer History
- 13/07/2006119,614 km
- 20/06/2007125,144 km+5,530 km
- 09/07/2008125,885 mi
- 16/07/2008126,047 mi+162 mi
- 17/07/2008126,048 km
- 10/07/2009134,259 mi
- 13/07/200913,324 mi-120,935 mi
- 14/06/2012135,222 mi+121,898 mi
- 15/06/2012135,253 km
- 18/06/2012135,255 km+2 km
- 15/04/2014139,801 km+4,546 km
- 24/04/2014139,802 km+1 km
- 28/04/2015142,182 mi
- 29/03/2016143,730 km
- 04/04/2016143,730 km
- 27/03/2017147,446 km+3,716 km
- 16/03/2018157,363 km+9,917 km
- 12/03/2019168,105 km+10,742 km
- 18/03/2019168,434 km+329 km
- 02/03/2020186,303 mi
- 30/03/2020186,352 mi+49 mi
- 09/04/2020186,363 mi+11 mi
- 26/03/2021200,073 mi+13,710 mi
- 01/04/2021200,109 mi+36 mi
- 02/05/2023200,132 km
Average of roughly 4,792 km per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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