1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H398 FRP
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 165,256 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 165,256 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
H398 FRP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2014
- 165,256 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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H398 FRP Odometer History
- 30/05/2006122,639 mi
- 22/05/2007127,015 mi+4,376 mi
- 31/05/2007127,017 mi+2 mi
- 02/06/2008130,838 mi+3,821 mi
- 10/06/200830,902 mi-99,936 mi
- 05/06/2009135,535 mi+104,633 mi
- 05/06/2009135,535 mi
- 02/06/2010140,034 mi+4,499 mi
- 25/05/2011143,345 mi+3,311 mi
- 02/06/2011143,381 mi+36 mi
- 12/06/2012150,105 mi+6,724 mi
- 14/05/2013156,550 km
- 03/06/2014164,921 km+8,371 km
- 16/06/2014165,256 km+335 km
Average of roughly 5,297 km per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H398 FRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H398 FRP) between May 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
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