1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H166 CPV
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 81,483 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H166 CPV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 81,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H166 CPV 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 (H166 CPV) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
H166 CPV Mileage History
- 02/06/202681,483 mi
- 02/06/202681,483 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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