1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H293 KDY
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1991. Recorded mileage 210,620 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 210,620 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1597cc
H293 KDY Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2026
- 210,620 km recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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H293 KDY Odometer History
- 05/01/2006123,473 km
- 12/01/2006123,478 km+5 km
- 10/01/2007130,920 mi
- 10/01/2007130,936 mi+16 mi
- 03/03/200814,063 km
- 03/03/2009147,360 km+133,297 km
- 03/03/2009147,360 km
- 15/03/2010155,837 km+8,477 km
- 14/03/2011162,506 km+6,669 km
- 14/03/2011162,502 km-4 km
- 12/03/2012169,201 mi
- 26/03/2013174,633 mi+5,432 mi
- 05/03/2014179,570 km
- 05/03/2014179,570 km
- 18/03/2015183,434 mi
- 21/03/2016187,854 km
- 21/03/2017190,694 km+2,840 km
- 21/03/2018193,184 km+2,490 km
- 22/03/2018193,184 km
- 20/03/2019195,804 km+2,620 km
- 04/03/2020198,065 km+2,261 km
- 04/03/2020198,065 km
- 04/03/2021200,082 km+2,017 km
- 24/03/2022202,326 km+2,244 km
- 08/03/2023203,521 km+1,195 km
- 16/03/2024204,996 km+1,475 km
- 18/03/2024204,997 mi
- 20/03/2025207,609 km
- 19/03/2026210,620 km+3,011 km
Average of roughly 4,314 km per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H293 KDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (H293 KDY) between January 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”.
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