1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · T228 DHY
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 84,108 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T228 DHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 84,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T228 DHY 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 (T228 DHY) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
T228 DHY Mileage History
- 19/08/202480,954 mi
- 23/09/202480,973 mi+19 mi
- 01/10/202480,974 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/202584,108 mi+3,134 mi
- 22/09/202584,108 mi
Average of roughly 2,887 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: Poor
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