1999 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J978 TVS
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 1999. Recorded mileage 132,899 km. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 132,899 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J978 TVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 132,899 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J978 TVS 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 1999 Mazda Mx-5 (J978 TVS) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J978 TVS Odometer History
- 01/04/2022115,039 mi
- 29/03/2023117,900 mi+2,861 mi
- 27/03/2024121,699 km
- 25/03/2025129,309 km+7,610 km
- 31/03/2026132,899 km+3,590 km
Average of roughly 4,468 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
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