1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H116 BAU
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1990. Recorded mileage 59,107 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2025)
- Recorded Odometer
- 59,107 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1590cc
H116 BAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 59,107 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H116 BAU Odometer History
- 16/09/202252,627 km
- 24/06/202453,477 km+850 km
- 02/08/202559,081 km+5,604 km
- 29/08/202559,107 km+26 km
Average of roughly 2,195 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
H116 BAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H116 BAU) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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