The road tax status for H355 BYF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for H355 BYF?

The MOT for H355 BYF is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 September 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of H355 BYF?

The recorded mileage for H355 BYF is 228,918 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H355 BYF ULEZ compliant?

No, H355 BYF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H355 BYF

H355 BYF

1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/09/1990. Recorded mileage 228,918 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/09/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 228,918 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 01/09/2025

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Odometer: 228,918 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1990
Engine: 1590cc

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H355 BYF Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2025
228,918 km recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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H355 BYF Odometer History

30/08/2023201,824 km
30/08/2023201,824 km
24/08/2024214,017 km+12,193 km
03/09/2024214,184 km+167 km
03/10/2025228,918 km+14,734 km

Average of roughly 12,934 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H355 BYF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 08:30

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (H355 BYF) between August 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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