1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P18 WAB
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1999. Recorded mileage 119,186 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P18 WAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2026
- 119,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P18 WAB 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 (P18 WAB) between December 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
P18 WAB Mileage History
- 15/12/2022114,302 mi
- 04/01/2023114,338 mi+36 mi
- 03/05/2024116,392 mi+2,054 mi
- 03/05/2025118,273 mi+1,881 mi
- 06/05/2026119,186 mi+913 mi
Average of roughly 1,441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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