1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · A11 BFU
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 May 1999. Recorded mileage 66,710 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A11 BFU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 66,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A11 BFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mazda Mx-5 (A11 BFU) between May 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 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), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (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.
A11 BFU Mileage History
- 17/05/202466,364 mi
- 17/05/202466,364 mi
- 20/01/202666,710 mi+346 mi
Average of roughly 206 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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