1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · T228 DHY
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1999. Recorded mileage 84,108 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1839cc
T228 DHY Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 84,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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T228 DHY Mileage History
- 09/01/200633,721 mi
- 04/01/200737,103 mi+3,382 mi
- 04/01/200838,954 mi+1,851 mi
- 13/01/200940,351 mi+1,397 mi
- 08/01/201041,551 mi+1,200 mi
- 10/01/201143,329 mi+1,778 mi
- 05/01/201244,686 mi+1,357 mi
- 23/01/201346,414 mi+1,728 mi
- 23/01/201346,414 mi
- 14/01/201447,814 mi+1,400 mi
- 15/01/201447,814 mi
- 19/11/201448,160 mi+346 mi
- 29/11/201448,160 mi
- 23/11/201548,735 mi+575 mi
- 23/11/201648,994 mi+259 mi
- 18/04/201850,661 mi+1,667 mi
- 19/04/201850,661 mi
- 02/04/201955,369 mi+4,708 mi
- 04/04/201955,370 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/202064,740 mi+9,370 mi
- 20/08/202064,740 mi
- 16/08/202171,262 mi+6,522 mi
- 03/09/202171,279 mi+17 mi
- 23/08/202275,808 mi+4,529 mi
- 25/08/202378,780 mi+2,972 mi
- 25/08/202378,780 mi
- 19/08/202480,954 mi+2,174 mi
- 23/09/202480,973 mi+19 mi
- 01/10/202480,974 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/202584,108 mi+3,134 mi
- 22/09/202584,108 mi
Average of roughly 2,558 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
T228 DHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mazda Mx-5 (T228 DHY) between January 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (40 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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