1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · T49 AFV
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 102,324 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T49 AFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 102,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T49 AFV 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 (T49 AFV) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (33 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
T49 AFV Mileage History
- 02/08/202496,489 mi
- 10/08/2025100,755 mi+4,266 mi
- 14/08/2025100,757 mi+2 mi
- 06/08/2026102,300 mi+1,543 mi
- 10/08/2026102,324 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 2,888 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: Average
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