1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · T253 DBF
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1999. Recorded mileage 102,302 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1840cc
T253 DBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 102,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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T253 DBF Mileage History
- 05/10/202297,764 mi
- 02/10/202398,586 mi+822 mi
- 04/10/202499,765 mi+1,179 mi
- 10/10/202499,765 mi
- 25/03/2026102,302 mi+2,537 mi
Average of roughly 1,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T253 DBF 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 (T253 DBF) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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