1999 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · T388 GBF
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 129,479 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T388 GBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 129,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T388 GBF 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 (T388 GBF) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
T388 GBF Mileage History
- 04/12/2023124,234 mi
- 20/11/2024126,338 mi+2,104 mi
- 25/11/2024124,265 mi-2,073 mi
- 02/12/2025129,479 mi+5,214 mi
- 03/12/2025129,479 mi
Average of roughly 2,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Average
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