1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H790 CFM
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 124,538 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H790 CFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2026
- 124,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H790 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 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H790 CFM) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
H790 CFM Mileage History
- 19/10/2023122,185 mi
- 07/10/2024122,801 mi+616 mi
- 29/09/2025123,616 mi+815 mi
- 29/09/2025123,616 mi
- 30/09/2026124,538 mi+922 mi
Average of roughly 798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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