1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H195 TEP
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1990. Recorded mileage 176,100 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 176,100 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
H195 TEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 176,100 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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H195 TEP Odometer History
- 29/03/2023175,778 mi
- 09/08/2023175,794 mi+16 mi
- 06/09/2023175,798 km
- 15/04/2024175,804 mi
- 14/04/2025176,100 km
Average of roughly 157 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H195 TEP 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 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H195 TEP) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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