1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H710 JBU
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/10/1990. Recorded mileage 124,627 miles. MOT valid until 02/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1597cc
H710 JBU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 124,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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H710 JBU Mileage History
- 06/09/200651,213 mi
- 23/10/200754,840 mi+3,627 mi
- 23/10/200754,840 mi
- 15/10/200862,810 mi+7,970 mi
- 15/10/200973,356 mi+10,546 mi
- 14/10/201080,636 mi+7,280 mi
- 08/09/201187,724 mi+7,088 mi
- 08/09/201187,724 mi
- 23/10/201293,795 mi+6,071 mi
- 24/10/201293,798 mi+3 mi
- 17/10/201397,772 mi+3,974 mi
- 17/10/201397,772 mi
- 30/10/2014100,821 mi+3,049 mi
- 11/12/2015102,989 mi+2,168 mi
- 21/02/2017104,889 mi+1,900 mi
- 21/02/2018106,083 mi+1,194 mi
- 27/02/2019107,076 mi+993 mi
- 29/02/2020108,874 mi+1,798 mi
- 27/02/2021109,226 mi+352 mi
- 03/03/2022113,860 mi+4,634 mi
- 03/03/2022113,860 mi
- 16/02/2023116,732 mi+2,872 mi
- 16/02/2023116,732 mi
- 27/02/2024120,050 mi+3,318 mi
- 25/02/2025122,404 mi+2,354 mi
- 20/02/2026124,627 mi+2,223 mi
Average of roughly 3,773 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
H710 JBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H710 JBU) between September 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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