1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · T788 BFJ
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/03/1999. Recorded mileage 66,172 miles. MOT valid until 20/09/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1840cc
T788 BFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 66,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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T788 BFJ Mileage History
- 22/09/202384,125 mi
- 09/09/202465,105 mi-19,020 mi
- 18/09/202565,713 mi+608 mi
- 15/09/202666,172 mi+459 mi
- 15/09/202666,172 mi
Average of roughly -6,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T788 BFJ 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 (T788 BFJ) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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