1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H387 FRP
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 135,702 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H387 FRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 135,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H387 FRP 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 (H387 FRP) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
H387 FRP Mileage History
- 24/05/2024129,957 mi
- 02/05/2025134,597 mi+4,640 mi
- 22/05/2025134,597 mi
- 30/06/2026135,702 mi+1,105 mi
- 10/07/2026135,702 mi
Average of roughly 2,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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