1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J708 DAP
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 207,670 km. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 207,670 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J708 DAP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 207,670 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J708 DAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (J708 DAP) between May 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
J708 DAP Odometer History
- 31/05/2006121,055 mi
- 08/05/2007128,623 mi+7,568 mi
- 08/05/2007128,623 mi
- 20/05/2008143,460 mi+14,837 mi
- 20/05/2008143,460 mi
- 27/05/2009154,354 mi+10,894 mi
- 27/05/2009154,354 mi
- 14/05/2010164,032 mi+9,678 mi
- 27/05/2011171,624 mi+7,592 mi
- 27/03/2013182,216 km
- 14/05/2014184,716 mi
- 29/01/2015185,925 mi+1,209 mi
- 01/08/2016188,425 mi+2,500 mi
- 21/08/2017190,760 mi+2,335 mi
- 25/07/2018191,470 mi+710 mi
- 04/09/2019192,993 mi+1,523 mi
- 25/08/2020194,958 mi+1,965 mi
- 01/09/2021197,600 km
- 05/09/2022201,165 km+3,565 km
- 16/08/2023203,482 km+2,317 km
- 09/09/2024204,896 km+1,414 km
- 25/09/2025206,072 km+1,176 km
- 29/09/2026207,670 km+1,598 km
Average of roughly 4,260 km per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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