1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H582 DPN
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 149,545 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H582 DPN Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 149,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (64 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H582 DPN) between May 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (64 issues), Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Windscreen (15 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 112 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
H582 DPN Mileage History
- 16/05/200697,415 mi
- 16/05/2007101,026 mi+3,611 mi
- 17/05/2007101,026 mi
- 25/06/2008107,356 mi+6,330 mi
- 25/06/2008107,356 mi
- 02/07/2009114,570 km
- 28/05/2010116,926 mi
- 02/06/2010116,926 mi
- 13/07/2011120,180 km
- 13/07/2011120,180 km
- 20/06/2012121,817 mi
- 20/06/2012121,817 mi
- 18/06/2013126,426 mi+4,609 mi
- 19/06/2014132,189 mi+5,763 mi
- 20/06/2014132,189 mi
- 23/06/2015135,165 mi+2,976 mi
- 24/06/2015135,165 mi
- 27/06/2016137,740 mi+2,575 mi
- 29/06/2016137,740 mi
- 24/05/2017139,819 mi+2,079 mi
- 07/06/2017139,819 mi
- 10/03/2021139,960 mi+141 mi
- 13/03/2021139,961 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/2022143,533 mi+3,572 mi
- 17/03/2022143,546 mi+13 mi
- 11/04/2023145,998 mi+2,452 mi
- 21/04/2023146,002 mi+4 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
- 19/10/2026149,545 mi+755 mi
Average of roughly 2,552 miles per year across 32 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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