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1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H234 AKM

H234 AKM

1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 121,187 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
121,187 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
1597cc
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H234 AKM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
  • 121,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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H234 AKM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 04:41
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 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H234 AKM) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

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H234 AKM Mileage History

  1. 30/05/2024120,782 mi
  2. 30/05/2024120,782 mi
  3. 02/06/2025121,002 mi+220 mi
  4. 02/06/2025121,002 mi
  5. 06/05/2026121,187 mi+185 mi

Average of roughly 210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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