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V580 DFP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,069 mi
Last recorded73,069 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 DFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 73,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A at base of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

slight corrosion to nearside sill at front

slight corrosion to offside sill at rear

Fail 18 Jul 2026 72,821 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A at base of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

slight corrosion to nearside sill at front

slight corrosion to offside sill at rear

Pass 19 Jul 2025 62,783 miles

Front general corrosion to subframe and suspension components

Nearside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear general corrosion to subframe and suspension components

Fail 12 May 2025 62,782 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A at base of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside outer sill and base of front wing

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,004 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,500 miles

General corrosion under vehicle, light corrosion on rear metal brake pipes,

Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,850 miles

Corrosion present in o/s outer sill panel.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,372 miles

slight corrosion in outer sills

Pass 2 Apr 2020 55,757 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,339 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle heavy in places

Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,985 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,012 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,744 miles

O/s & N/s outer sill panels have corrosion present.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 42,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s & N/s outer sill panels have corrosion present.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,688 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,371 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,221 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,146 miles

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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V580 DFP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V580 DFP, 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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What year was V580 DFP registered?

V580 DFP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 1999.

Is V580 DFP safe to buy?

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