1999 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · T138 BVY
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 61,589 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T138 BVY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2022
- 61,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T138 BVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mazda Mx-5 (T138 BVY) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T138 BVY Mileage History
- 17/02/202261,578 mi
- 24/02/202261,589 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 577 miles per year across 2 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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