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V557 DVR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,091 mi
Last recorded107,091 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 DVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 107,091 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 106,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 104,417 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 102,013 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 99,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg close to anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (outer sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,198 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,000 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 95,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 95,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight bind on offside front brake

steering rack gaiters oily

Pass 17 Sep 2016 90,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 90,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,932 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 86,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 82,142 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 82,141 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 78,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,595 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 71,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 70,373 miles

corrosion to rear outer sills and front chassis rails

Pass 26 May 2009 68,227 miles

Corrosion to rear sill areas

Vehicle has been stood for some time

Pass 30 Aug 2008 65,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,818 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 63,818 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 57,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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V557 DVR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V557 DVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V557 DVR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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