1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · V85 EGJ
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/12/1999. Recorded mileage 188,985 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1839cc
V85 EGJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2023
- 188,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 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.
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V85 EGJ Mileage History
- 30/08/2022185,680 mi
- 12/09/2022185,820 mi+140 mi
- 19/10/2023188,985 mi+3,165 mi
Average of roughly 2,908 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
V85 EGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mazda Mx-5 (V85 EGJ) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2023 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 default limits 0.48% (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.49% (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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