1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H873 KGS
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1999. Recorded mileage 176,018 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/09/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1600cc
H873 KGS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2018
- 176,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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H873 KGS Mileage History
- 06/11/2006136,926 mi
- 08/10/2007143,241 mi+6,315 mi
- 17/10/2008148,911 km
- 21/10/2009153,541 mi
- 06/10/2010157,648 mi+4,107 mi
- 11/10/2011161,353 km
- 17/10/2011161,381 km+28 km
- 26/10/2012165,508 mi
- 26/10/2012165,508 mi
- 05/06/2014168,195 km
- 22/07/2014168,203 km+8 km
- 05/08/2014168,210 mi
- 14/08/2015168,218 km
- 14/11/2017168,230 km+12 km
- 24/10/2018176,018 mi
- 24/10/2018176,018 mi
Average of roughly 3,267 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
H873 KGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H873 KGS) between November 2006 and October 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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