1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H804 JLC
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 138,225 km. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 138,225 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H804 JLC Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 138,225 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H804 JLC Odometer History
- 22/03/2006119,986 mi
- 23/03/2006119,986 km
- 14/04/2007122,684 km+2,698 km
- 23/04/2008125,008 mi
- 18/03/2011126,149 mi+1,141 mi
- 26/01/2016128,765 mi+2,616 mi
- 13/04/2019129,597 mi+832 mi
- 09/11/2021130,020 km
- 03/10/2025138,225 km+8,205 km
Average of roughly 934 km per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
H804 JLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H804 JLC) between March 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.
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