1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H653 CFM
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2002. Recorded mileage 136,796 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1590cc
H653 CFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 136,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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H653 CFM Mileage History
- 09/01/2023134,835 mi
- 19/01/2023134,835 mi
- 12/04/2024136,778 mi+1,943 mi
- 14/05/2024136,789 mi+11 mi
- 15/08/2024136,796 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H653 CFM 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 (H653 CFM) between January 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail marked in ch”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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