1999 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G216 VUE
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 193,133 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G216 VUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 193,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G216 VUE 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 (G216 VUE) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 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: Bodywork (16 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
G216 VUE Mileage History
- 29/07/2024188,294 mi
- 01/08/2024188,294 mi
- 14/08/2025190,435 mi+2,141 mi
- 04/08/2026193,113 mi+2,678 mi
- 17/08/2026193,133 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,360 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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