1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S273 AGJ
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 93,385 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S273 AGJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 93,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S273 AGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mazda Mx-5 (S273 AGJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
S273 AGJ Mileage History
- 16/09/202290,817 mi
- 15/09/202593,385 mi+2,568 mi
- 15/09/202593,385 mi
Average of roughly 857 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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