1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H131 AVO
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 193,225 km. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 193,225 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H131 AVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 193,225 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H131 AVO Odometer History
- 07/03/2022190,865 mi
- 09/03/2022190,865 km
- 28/02/2023192,896 km+2,031 km
- 08/03/2023192,896 km
- 29/01/2026193,225 km+329 km
Average of roughly 605 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H131 AVO 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 (H131 AVO) between March 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both headlights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH headlights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working on all the time (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
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