1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Diesel · J882 COO
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2002. Recorded mileage 223,470 km. MOT valid until 06/10/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 223,470 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1590cc
J882 COO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 223,470 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J882 COO Odometer History
- 26/08/2023221,817 km
- 21/08/2024222,984 km+1,167 km
- 04/09/2024222,984 km
- 03/10/2025223,445 km+461 km
- 08/10/2025223,470 km+25 km
Average of roughly 780 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J882 COO 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 (J882 COO) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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