1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J875 NLM
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 136,649 km. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 136,649 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J875 NLM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 136,649 km recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J875 NLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J875 NLM) between July 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Power steering component leaking Rack area (2.1.5 (a))”.
J875 NLM Odometer History
- 29/07/200662,923 mi
- 31/07/200662,923 mi
- 23/07/200763,309 mi+386 mi
- 24/07/200763,309 mi
- 04/08/200863,361 km
- 04/09/200863,362 km+1 km
- 15/09/200964,836 mi
- 18/09/200964,836 mi
- 14/09/201065,215 km
- 03/09/201165,562 mi
- 06/09/201276,564 mi+11,002 mi
- 13/09/201276,564 mi
- 16/10/201386,917 mi+10,353 mi
- 17/10/201386,921 mi+4 mi
- 01/10/201499,420 mi+12,499 mi
- 01/10/201499,421 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/2015113,326 km
- 05/11/2015113,326 km
- 16/11/2016121,137 mi
- 21/11/2016121,137 mi
- 10/11/2017125,304 mi+4,167 mi
- 13/11/2017125,304 mi
- 13/05/2019131,737 mi+6,433 mi
- 18/11/2024132,181 km
- 06/12/2024132,200 km+19 km
- 07/05/2026136,649 km+4,449 km
Average of roughly 3,729 km per year across 26 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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