1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H990 EAE
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 248,075 km. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 248,075 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H990 EAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 248,075 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H990 EAE Odometer History
- 19/08/2024240,541 mi
- 19/09/2024240,553 mi+12 mi
- 21/08/2025244,809 mi+4,256 mi
- 22/08/2025244,823 mi+14 mi
- 14/09/2026248,075 km
Average of roughly 3,639 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H990 EAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (H990 EAE) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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