Official DVLA Record

1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G991 BBM

G991 BBM

1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1999. Recorded mileage 207,904 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1990 · Maidstone
MOT Status
Valid until 24/11/2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
207,904 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/11/2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
1600cc
Mechanical Assessment

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G991 BBM Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2021
  • 207,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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G991 BBM Mileage History

  1. 04/10/2021207,903 mi
  2. 25/11/2021207,904 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

G991 BBM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 21:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (G991 BBM) between October 2021 and November 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”.

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