1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S405 CVA
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 127,728 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S405 CVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 127,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S405 CVA 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 (S405 CVA) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 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: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
S405 CVA Mileage History
- 26/04/2023121,022 mi
- 19/04/2024123,127 mi+2,105 mi
- 19/04/2024123,127 mi
- 15/04/2025127,124 mi+3,997 mi
- 16/04/2026127,728 mi+604 mi
Average of roughly 2,255 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: Good
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- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
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