Official DVLA Record

1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H896 CFM

H896 CFM

1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1991. Recorded mileage 201,390 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1991 · Bournemouth
MOT Status
Valid until 12/09/2022
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
201,390 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/09/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1598cc

H896 CFM Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 07/06/2023
  • 201,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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H896 CFM Mileage History

  1. 21/06/2007112,552 mi
  2. 21/06/2007112,552 mi
  3. 19/06/2008105,074 mi-7,478 mi
  4. 02/07/2009117,153 mi+12,079 mi
  5. 03/07/2009117,154 mi+1 mi
  6. 16/10/2010130,649 mi+13,495 mi
  7. 20/09/2011141,201 mi+10,552 mi
  8. 29/10/2012154,398 mi+13,197 mi
  9. 31/10/2013165,295 mi+10,897 mi
  10. 06/11/2013165,552 mi+257 mi
  11. 17/10/2014175,543 mi+9,991 mi
  12. 27/10/2014175,917 mi+374 mi
  13. 08/03/2016188,164 mi+12,247 mi
  14. 08/03/2016188,167 mi+3 mi
  15. 03/04/2017192,142 mi+3,975 mi
  16. 03/04/2017192,145 mi+3 mi
  17. 08/11/2018198,458 mi+6,313 mi
  18. 06/12/2018198,558 mi+100 mi
  19. 29/05/2020199,904 mi+1,346 mi
  20. 14/09/2021200,657 mi+753 mi
  21. 07/06/2023201,390 mi+733 mi

Average of roughly 5,566 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

H896 CFM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Sept 2026, 18:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (H896 CFM) between June 2007 and June 2023.

The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 07 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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