1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N88 SDW
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 109,841 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2017.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Jan 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N88 SDW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2016
- 109,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N88 SDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mazda Mx-5 (N88 SDW) between May 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2016 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6”.
N88 SDW Mileage History
- 04/05/200689,039 mi
- 08/05/200792,216 mi+3,177 mi
- 09/05/200792,219 mi+3 mi
- 14/05/200893,490 mi+1,271 mi
- 23/04/200995,112 mi+1,622 mi
- 07/05/201095,633 mi+521 mi
- 20/05/201095,635 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/201196,241 mi+606 mi
- 15/08/201296,606 mi+365 mi
- 25/04/201496,833 mi+227 mi
- 09/04/2015103,190 mi+6,357 mi
- 10/04/2015103,322 mi+132 mi
- 11/03/2016109,841 mi+6,519 mi
Average of roughly 2,111 miles per year across 13 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: Below Average
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
NB cars can rust badly inside the front chassis rails, sometimes while the outer structure still looks respectable from above.
- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
Like the NA, the NB traps moisture around the rear sill sections and arch returns, so rot often starts where it is easy to hide with cosmetic repairs.
- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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