1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H821 DPN
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 136,393 km. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 136,393 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H821 DPN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/09/2024
- 136,393 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H821 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H821 DPN) between June 2023 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
H821 DPN Odometer History
- 09/06/2023135,275 km
- 30/08/2023135,309 km+34 km
- 20/09/2024136,393 km+1,084 km
Average of roughly 871 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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