1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G153 CVW
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/04/1990. Recorded mileage 119,035 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1597cc
G153 CVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/06/2026
- 119,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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G153 CVW Mileage History
- 06/10/2023114,773 mi
- 19/10/2023114,790 mi+17 mi
- 31/10/2024117,003 mi+2,213 mi
- 10/04/2025117,671 mi+668 mi
- 02/06/2026119,035 mi+1,364 mi
Average of roughly 1,605 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G153 CVW 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 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (G153 CVW) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe that runs from offside to nearside brake (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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