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1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H286 EJR

H286 EJR

1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1991. Recorded mileage 145,330 km. MOT valid until 09/11/2026.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1991 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/11/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
145,330 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1597cc

H286 EJR Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
  • 145,330 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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H286 EJR Odometer History

  1. 06/09/2006127,845 mi
  2. 12/09/2007132,561 mi+4,716 mi
  3. 05/09/2008133,876 km
  4. 09/09/2009135,443 km+1,567 km
  5. 11/10/2010135,472 mi
  6. 10/04/2012135,769 mi+297 mi
  7. 17/04/2012135,770 mi+1 mi
  8. 16/04/2013138,436 mi+2,666 mi
  9. 22/04/2013138,437 mi+1 mi
  10. 09/04/2014141,348 mi+2,911 mi
  11. 03/11/2021143,088 mi+1,740 mi
  12. 10/11/2021143,088 mi
  13. 28/10/2022144,467 mi+1,379 mi
  14. 23/10/2023144,886 mi+419 mi
  15. 26/10/2024145,273 mi+387 mi
  16. 01/11/2025145,330 km

Average of roughly 913 km per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

H286 EJR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 08:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (H286 EJR) between September 2006 and November 2025.

The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 01 November 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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