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1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G460 VDV

G460 VDV

1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 139,759 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1990 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Dec 2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
139,759 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Dec 2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
1597cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status based on its most recent test on December 6, 2021. This inspection passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car was in a mechanically and structurally sound condition at that specific moment. However, because no tests have been recorded for nearly five years, it is impossible to determine if the maintenance trend remains stable or if the vehicle has suffered from neglect during this period of inactivity. The recorded mileage of 139,759 miles reflects a low annual average of approximately 3,882 miles over the vehicle's thirty-year life. This low usage often suggests the car has been stored or used sporadically, which can present specific risks such as the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown. The significant time gap between the 2021 test and the current date of August 2026 means there is no data regarding the vehicle's condition over the last several years. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis, as early MX-5 models are prone to hidden corrosion in the sills, rear floor pans, and suspension mounting points. Given the long interval between records, the inspector should specifically check for perished brake lines, seized brake calipers, and perished suspension bushes that often fail when vehicles sit. The low mileage does not guarantee mechanical health, so a close look at the fuel system and tyre condition is essential to ensure the car has not suffered from storage-related decay.

G460 VDV Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2021
  • 139,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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G460 VDV Mileage History

  1. 28/10/200547,388 mi
  2. 02/12/200547,508 mi+120 mi
  3. 24/11/200653,924 mi+6,416 mi
  4. 26/11/200759,897 mi+5,973 mi
  5. 16/04/200966,686 mi+6,789 mi
  6. 16/04/200966,686 mi
  7. 15/04/201074,484 mi+7,798 mi
  8. 03/02/201176,130 mi+1,646 mi
  9. 03/02/201176,130 mi
  10. 26/01/201279,168 mi+3,038 mi
  11. 26/01/201279,168 mi
  12. 06/10/201280,958 mi+1,790 mi
  13. 06/10/201280,958 mi
  14. 28/09/201390,137 mi+9,179 mi
  15. 02/10/201499,483 mi+9,346 mi
  16. 02/10/2015111,019 mi+11,536 mi
  17. 26/09/2016113,856 mi+2,837 mi
  18. 03/10/2016113,856 mi
  19. 02/10/2017117,433 mi+3,577 mi
  20. 02/10/2017117,433 mi
  21. 13/06/2019118,452 mi+1,019 mi
  22. 07/12/2020127,468 mi+9,016 mi
  23. 06/12/2021139,759 mi+12,291 mi

Average of roughly 5,735 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

G460 VDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 11:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (G460 VDV) between October 2005 and December 2021.

The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 06 December 2021 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: Brakes (30 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 50 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”.

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