1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G738 CLF
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 194,320 km. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 194,320 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G738 CLF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 194,320 km recorded at latest MOT
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G738 CLF Odometer History
- 15/08/2024191,219 km
- 08/08/2025194,320 km+3,101 km
Average of roughly 3,164 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G738 CLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (G738 CLF) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 28 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
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