1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J90 VSX
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 144,146 km. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 144,146 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J90 VSX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 144,146 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J90 VSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J90 VSX) between August 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 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: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”; “Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
J90 VSX Odometer History
- 15/08/2005123,241 mi
- 07/08/2006125,707 mi+2,466 mi
- 08/08/2007126,495 mi+788 mi
- 08/08/2007126,495 mi
- 01/08/2008127,730 mi+1,235 mi
- 07/08/2009128,755 mi+1,025 mi
- 05/08/2010129,741 mi+986 mi
- 10/08/2011130,818 km
- 03/08/2012132,807 mi
- 24/07/2013133,747 mi+940 mi
- 08/08/2014135,046 km
- 21/08/2015136,458 mi
- 26/08/2015136,463 mi+5 mi
- 26/08/2016137,710 mi+1,247 mi
- 26/08/2016137,710 km
- 24/08/2017139,045 km+1,335 km
- 29/08/2018140,051 km+1,006 km
- 03/09/2019140,494 km+443 km
- 26/08/2020140,956 km+462 km
- 02/09/2021140,964 km+8 km
- 02/09/2022140,973 km+9 km
- 22/08/2023141,354 km+381 km
- 02/09/2024141,708 km+354 km
- 05/08/2025141,900 km+192 km
- 01/09/2026144,146 km+2,246 km
Average of roughly 993 km per year across 25 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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