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H588 BYF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,526 mi
Last recorded214,526 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 BYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 214,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill, floor and sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light showing (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill, floor and sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear wing lower front edge corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front wing lower rear edge corroded and holed

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear wing lower front edge corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 198,326 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 190,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 190,472 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 190,389 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 183,570 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slightly corroded advise replacing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 171,886 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 171,861 miles

Central Lower Position lamp not working front side lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 160,834 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 160,803 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 160,778 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 156,786 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 141,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 141,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,153 miles

both rear shocks weak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 127,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 123,706 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 123,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 120,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 118,790 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 113,035 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 113,035 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 106,679 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 106,678 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 101,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,165 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 96,164 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 89,132 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 89,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 82,463 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H588 BYF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H588 BYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H588 BYF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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