1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H588 BYF
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1991. Recorded mileage 214,526 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 214,526 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1597cc
H588 BYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2025
- 214,526 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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H588 BYF Odometer History
- 16/12/2022190,389 km
- 28/06/2023190,472 mi
- 20/07/2023190,485 mi+13 mi
- 12/07/2024198,326 mi+7,841 mi
- 07/08/2025214,526 km
Average of roughly 9,136 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H588 BYF 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 (H588 BYF) between December 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced I”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light showing (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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