1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G331 FVX
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 191,466 km. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 191,466 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G331 FVX Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 191,466 km recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G331 FVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (G331 FVX) between April 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
G331 FVX Odometer History
- 11/04/2006112,414 mi
- 05/04/2007121,111 km
- 02/07/2008131,902 mi
- 26/06/2009143,794 mi+11,892 mi
- 02/07/2009143,794 mi
- 29/06/2010174,009 mi+30,215 mi
- 30/07/2010170,043 km
- 10/08/2010170,045 km+2 km
- 26/08/2011178,656 mi
- 26/08/2011178,656 mi
- 07/09/2012182,956 km
- 11/09/2012182,966 km+10 km
- 12/09/2013185,960 km+2,994 km
- 18/09/2013185,966 mi
- 16/09/2014187,505 km
- 17/09/2015188,083 mi
- 17/09/2015188,083 mi
- 13/09/2016188,695 mi+612 mi
- 12/09/2017189,885 mi+1,190 mi
- 18/09/2018189,989 mi+104 mi
- 16/09/2019190,286 mi+297 mi
- 04/09/2020190,579 mi+293 mi
- 17/08/2021190,893 mi+314 mi
- 12/05/2023191,068 mi+175 mi
- 05/12/2023191,280 km
- 25/06/2024191,308 km+28 km
- 17/06/2025191,466 km+158 km
Average of roughly 4,121 km per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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