1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H582 DPN
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2000. Recorded mileage 148,790 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1600cc
H582 DPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 148,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (40 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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H582 DPN Mileage History
- 21/04/2023146,002 mi
- 30/04/2024147,711 mi+1,709 mi
- 14/06/2024147,717 mi+6 mi
- 06/06/2025148,730 mi+1,013 mi
- 18/06/2025148,790 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 1,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H582 DPN 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 (H582 DPN) between April 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 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: Suspension (40 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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