1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · T312 ALJ
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 76,988 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T312 ALJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 76,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T312 ALJ 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 (T312 ALJ) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced S”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
T312 ALJ Mileage History
- 14/09/202375,970 mi
- 29/08/202476,264 mi+294 mi
- 28/07/202576,752 mi+488 mi
- 28/07/202576,755 mi+3 mi
- 10/08/202676,988 mi+233 mi
Average of roughly 350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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