The road tax status for V228 ABE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for V228 ABE?

The MOT for V228 ABE is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of V228 ABE?

The recorded mileage for V228 ABE is 168,917 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V228 ABE ULEZ compliant?

No, V228 ABE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · V228 ABE

V228 ABE

1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22/09/1999. Recorded mileage 168,917 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
MOT Status: Valid until 21/05/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 168,917 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 21/05/2026

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Mileage: 168,917 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1999
Engine: 1840cc

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V228 ABE Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2025
168,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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V228 ABE Mileage History

19/05/2023132,262 mi
23/05/2023132,265 mi+3 mi
18/05/2024155,090 mi+22,825 mi
18/05/2024155,094 mi+4 mi
17/05/2025168,917 mi+13,823 mi

Average of roughly 18,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V228 ABE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 00:15

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mazda Mx-5 (V228 ABE) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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