1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H274 CFM
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1990. Recorded mileage 246,995 km. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 246,995 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1597cc
H274 CFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 246,995 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 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
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H274 CFM Odometer History
- 17/02/2023229,980 km
- 01/02/2024240,197 km+10,217 km
- 14/08/2025241,054 km+857 km
- 15/08/2025241,060 km+6 km
- 14/08/2026246,995 km+5,935 km
Average of roughly 4,878 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H274 CFM 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 (H274 CFM) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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