The road tax status for J490 HGF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for J490 HGF?

The MOT for J490 HGF is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of J490 HGF?

The recorded mileage for J490 HGF is 138,959 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J490 HGF ULEZ compliant?

No, J490 HGF 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

1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J490 HGF

J490 HGF

1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1991. Recorded mileage 138,959 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1991
MOT Status: Valid until 27/07/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 138,959 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 27/07/2026

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Odometer: 138,959 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1991
Engine: 1600cc

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J490 HGF Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
138,959 km recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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J490 HGF Odometer History

08/11/2022138,496 km
26/07/2024138,768 km+272 km
29/07/2024138,776 km+8 km
17/07/2025138,959 km+183 km
17/07/2025138,959 km

Average of roughly 172 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J490 HGF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 14:56

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (J490 HGF) between November 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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