1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H488 DDS
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1991. Recorded mileage 64,187 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H488 DDS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2022
- 64,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H488 DDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (H488 DDS) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bottom bolt not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
H488 DDS Mileage History
- 20/07/202264,155 mi
- 22/07/202264,187 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 5,745 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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