1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J473 CDT
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 140,907 km. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 140,907 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J473 CDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 140,907 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
J473 CDT Odometer History
- 04/08/2023126,226 mi
- 16/08/2023126,229 mi+3 mi
- 13/08/2024127,408 mi+1,179 mi
- 11/08/2025131,632 mi+4,224 mi
- 12/08/2026140,907 km
Average of roughly 4,858 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J473 CDT 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 (J473 CDT) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (J473 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as J473CDT.
MAZDA
RX-7
NISSAN
FIGARO
YAMAHA
FJ1200
FORD
TRANSIT
TALBOT
EXPRESS 1000 P
TOYOTA
MR2
HONDA
CBR600F
NISSAN
MICRA
FIAT
DUCATO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
NISSAN
MICRA
ROVER
MINI
MAZDA MX-5 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1992 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.