1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · T406 AGO
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 81,252 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T406 AGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 81,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T406 AGO 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 (T406 AGO) between May 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
T406 AGO Mileage History
- 15/05/202579,184 mi
- 15/05/202579,184 mi
- 29/06/202681,229 mi+2,045 mi
- 16/07/202681,252 mi+23 mi
- 17/07/202681,252 mi
Average of roughly 1,765 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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