1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H470 FRP
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1990. Recorded mileage 110,485 miles. MOT valid until 17/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,485 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
H470 FRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 110,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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H470 FRP Mileage History
- 11/06/2024110,248 km
- 11/06/2024110,248 km
- 10/06/2025110,379 km+131 km
- 19/06/2025110,379 mi
- 11/06/2026110,485 mi+106 mi
Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H470 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 (H470 FRP) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip Beam (4.1.4 (a))”.
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