1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H451 JLE
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1990. Recorded mileage 157,737 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1597cc
H451 JLE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2022
- 157,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 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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H451 JLE Mileage History
- 19/05/200663,158 mi
- 04/12/200665,314 mi+2,156 mi
- 19/01/200766,567 mi+1,253 mi
- 19/01/200766,567 mi
- 17/01/200878,031 mi+11,464 mi
- 16/01/200990,246 mi+12,215 mi
- 19/01/200990,246 mi
- 03/09/2010109,710 mi+19,464 mi
- 05/09/2011115,602 mi+5,892 mi
- 05/09/2011115,602 mi
- 04/09/2012124,147 mi+8,545 mi
- 04/09/2012124,147 mi
- 03/09/2013130,389 mi+6,242 mi
- 03/09/2013130,389 mi
- 10/09/2014133,505 mi+3,116 mi
- 12/09/2014133,506 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/2015136,167 mi+2,661 mi
- 28/08/2015135,836 mi-331 mi
- 08/09/2016138,998 mi+3,162 mi
- 15/09/2017144,791 mi+5,793 mi
- 20/09/2018150,446 mi+5,655 mi
- 30/06/2020154,186 mi+3,740 mi
- 13/04/2022157,737 mi+3,551 mi
- 13/04/2022157,737 mi
Average of roughly 5,948 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H451 JLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H451 JLE) between May 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
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