1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H844 KPM
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 May 1991. Recorded mileage 161,679 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H844 KPM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 161,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 26 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H844 KPM Mileage History
- 17/06/200593,736 mi
- 22/06/200593,736 mi
- 05/04/200697,548 mi+3,812 mi
- 25/04/2007105,557 mi+8,009 mi
- 01/05/2007105,563 mi+6 mi
- 22/05/2008110,729 mi+5,166 mi
- 21/05/2009115,118 mi+4,389 mi
- 14/05/2010118,717 mi+3,599 mi
- 18/04/2011123,177 mi+4,460 mi
- 21/04/2011123,186 mi+9 mi
- 01/05/2012129,748 mi+6,562 mi
- 03/05/2012129,751 mi+3 mi
- 05/04/2013136,867 mi+7,116 mi
- 21/05/2015142,686 mi+5,819 mi
- 28/04/2016145,121 mi+2,435 mi
- 24/05/2017148,247 mi+3,126 mi
- 29/05/2018150,031 mi+1,784 mi
- 05/06/2019151,884 mi+1,853 mi
- 10/06/2020153,164 mi+1,280 mi
- 01/07/2021154,419 mi+1,255 mi
- 02/08/2021154,479 mi+60 mi
- 28/07/2022155,859 mi+1,380 mi
- 10/08/2023157,250 mi+1,391 mi
- 14/08/2023157,254 mi+4 mi
- 13/08/2024158,524 mi+1,270 mi
- 13/08/2025160,001 mi+1,477 mi
- 29/08/2025160,035 mi+34 mi
- 24/08/2026161,595 mi+1,560 mi
- 14/09/2026161,679 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 3,198 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
H844 KPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (H844 KPM) between June 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 102 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 Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounti”; “Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mount”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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