1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J517 EWR
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 194,041 km. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 194,041 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J517 EWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2008
- 194,041 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J517 EWR 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 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (J517 EWR) between September 2006 and September 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2008 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: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
J517 EWR Odometer History
- 14/09/2006183,534 mi
- 14/09/2006183,534 mi
- 11/10/2007183,762 km
- 10/09/2008194,041 km+10,279 km
- 10/09/2008194,041 km
Average of roughly 5,279 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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