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1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H785 PAJ

H785 PAJ

1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 154,367 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
1597cc

H785 PAJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
  • 154,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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H785 PAJ Mileage History

  1. 16/04/2024147,453 mi
  2. 11/10/2024147,455 mi+2 mi
  3. 14/10/2024147,459 mi+4 mi
  4. 13/10/2025154,363 mi+6,904 mi
  5. 17/10/2025154,367 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 4,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H785 PAJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (H785 PAJ) between April 2024 and October 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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