1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J488 COO
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 230,643 km. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 230,643 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J488 COO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 230,643 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J488 COO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J488 COO) between September 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
J488 COO Odometer History
- 21/09/2005123,032 km
- 15/09/2006134,501 km+11,469 km
- 17/09/2007153,068 mi
- 18/09/2008168,791 mi+15,723 mi
- 15/09/2009183,870 km
- 01/11/2010204,182 mi
- 29/02/2012210,601 km
- 27/06/2013213,453 km+2,852 km
- 07/04/2018213,613 km+160 km
- 22/05/2019214,030 mi
- 22/05/2019214,030 mi
- 20/11/2020221,082 km
- 08/11/2021222,360 mi
- 08/11/2021222,360 km
- 14/11/2022223,922 km+1,562 km
- 30/11/2022223,930 km+8 km
- 10/11/2023225,341 km+1,411 km
- 06/11/2024228,733 km+3,392 km
- 19/11/2024228,772 km+39 km
- 18/11/2025230,456 km+1,684 km
- 27/11/2025230,643 km+187 km
Average of roughly 5,331 km per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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