1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H492 CMW
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 108,596 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H492 CMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 108,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H492 CMW 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 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (H492 CMW) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 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 (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”.
H492 CMW Mileage History
- 18/01/2024101,098 mi
- 31/03/2025107,833 mi+6,735 mi
- 31/03/2026108,586 mi+753 mi
- 14/04/2026108,594 mi+8 mi
- 23/04/2026108,596 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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