1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J661 DYL
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1992. Recorded mileage 68,522 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J661 DYL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2022
- 68,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J661 DYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J661 DYL) between May 2005 and September 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2022 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))”.
J661 DYL Mileage History
- 12/05/200554,258 mi
- 18/05/200656,096 mi+1,838 mi
- 09/05/200758,168 mi+2,072 mi
- 23/05/200859,569 mi+1,401 mi
- 26/05/200961,628 mi+2,059 mi
- 27/05/201062,119 mi+491 mi
- 26/05/201163,483 mi+1,364 mi
- 01/06/201163,483 mi
- 31/05/201264,772 mi+1,289 mi
- 28/05/201365,159 mi+387 mi
- 11/06/201466,027 mi+868 mi
- 12/06/201566,698 mi+671 mi
- 21/06/201667,394 mi+696 mi
- 03/07/201767,639 mi+245 mi
- 10/07/201867,953 mi+314 mi
- 11/07/201968,184 mi+231 mi
- 12/07/201968,192 mi+8 mi
- 23/07/202068,336 mi+144 mi
- 11/08/202168,460 mi+124 mi
- 05/09/202268,522 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 824 miles per year across 20 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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