1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H271 BAU
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1990. Recorded mileage 156,683 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1590cc
H271 BAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 156,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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H271 BAU Mileage History
- 01/02/2023151,531 mi
- 03/01/2024153,024 mi+1,493 mi
- 18/01/2024153,031 mi+7 mi
- 17/01/2025153,742 mi+711 mi
- 16/02/2026156,683 mi+2,941 mi
Average of roughly 1,694 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H271 BAU 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 (H271 BAU) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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