Official DVLA Record

1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H224 DUF

H224 DUF

1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1991. Recorded mileage 176,991 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1991 · Bournemouth
MOT Status
Valid until 23/07/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
176,991 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/07/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1598cc

H224 DUF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2025
  • 176,991 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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H224 DUF Odometer History

  1. 21/07/2022163,900 km
  2. 25/07/2023168,743 km+4,843 km
  3. 25/07/2023168,743 km
  4. 23/07/2024172,967 km+4,224 km
  5. 25/07/2025176,991 km+4,024 km

Average of roughly 4,347 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H224 DUF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 16:54
MOT Analysis

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 (H224 DUF) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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