1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J996 ENG
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 145,302 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J996 ENG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 145,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J996 ENG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J996 ENG) between June 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 3”; “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within ”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
J996 ENG Mileage History
- 07/06/200676,421 mi
- 06/06/200785,326 mi+8,905 mi
- 06/06/200785,326 mi
- 27/05/200891,999 mi+6,673 mi
- 29/05/200994,576 mi+2,577 mi
- 07/06/201096,789 mi+2,213 mi
- 08/06/201096,794 mi+5 mi
- 09/06/201199,246 mi+2,452 mi
- 18/06/2012100,735 mi+1,489 mi
- 09/05/2013101,404 mi+669 mi
- 16/05/2014101,454 mi+50 mi
- 14/05/2015107,734 mi+6,280 mi
- 12/05/2016115,806 mi+8,072 mi
- 15/05/2017125,816 mi+10,010 mi
- 18/05/2017125,818 mi+2 mi
- 11/05/2018134,464 mi+8,646 mi
- 14/05/2018134,470 mi+6 mi
- 14/05/2019142,454 mi+7,984 mi
- 04/06/2019142,457 mi+3 mi
- 04/12/2020144,176 mi+1,719 mi
- 04/03/2022144,552 mi+376 mi
- 24/11/2023145,302 mi+750 mi
Average of roughly 3,944 miles per year across 22 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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