1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H378 CDM
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 128,029 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H378 CDM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 128,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H378 CDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (H378 CDM) between October 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
H378 CDM Mileage History
- 28/10/200695,774 mi
- 16/10/200798,699 mi+2,925 mi
- 07/10/2008102,923 mi+4,224 mi
- 10/10/2008102,939 mi+16 mi
- 27/10/2009106,007 mi+3,068 mi
- 27/10/2009106,011 mi+4 mi
- 27/10/2010107,930 mi+1,919 mi
- 17/09/2013109,795 mi+1,865 mi
- 18/09/2013109,785 mi-10 mi
- 23/03/2015110,682 mi+897 mi
- 23/03/2015110,682 mi
- 11/03/2016112,239 mi+1,557 mi
- 11/03/2016112,239 mi
- 14/03/2017113,528 mi+1,289 mi
- 14/03/2017113,528 mi
- 19/03/2018115,364 mi+1,836 mi
- 07/03/2019117,905 mi+2,541 mi
- 12/03/2019117,905 mi
- 10/03/2020119,500 mi+1,595 mi
- 22/03/2021122,148 km
- 14/03/2022124,170 mi
- 15/03/2023125,637 km
- 26/02/2024126,795 mi
- 13/03/2024126,795 mi
- 15/03/2024126,795 mi
- 06/03/2025128,029 mi+1,234 mi
Average of roughly 1,757 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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