1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H861 BGK
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 141,572 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H861 BGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 141,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H861 BGK Mileage History
- 17/04/2023137,896 mi
- 29/03/2024138,194 mi+298 mi
- 02/04/2025138,658 mi+464 mi
- 10/04/2025138,752 mi+94 mi
- 22/04/2026141,572 mi+2,820 mi
Average of roughly 1,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H861 BGK MOT History
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 (H861 BGK) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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