1999 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · T253 FAN
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 138,392 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T253 FAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 138,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
T253 FAN Mileage History
- 04/05/2023123,869 mi
- 10/05/2023123,873 mi+4 mi
- 25/05/2024128,968 mi+5,095 mi
- 23/05/2025138,392 mi+9,424 mi
Average of roughly 7,072 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
T253 FAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mazda Mx-5 (T253 FAN) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (T253 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as T253FAN.
LONDON TAXIS INT
TX1 BRONZE
MERCEDES-BENZ
V
FORD
HONDA
ACCORD
PEUGEOT
106
NISSAN
ALMERA
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
CITROEN
SAXO
MAZDA
MX-5
FORD
TRANSIT
HONDA
CIVIC
AUDI
A4
MAZDA MX-5 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1999 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.