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V580 ERX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,928 mi
Last recorded86,928 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 ERX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,928 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 84,346 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 84,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 79,917 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,313 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,550 miles

blue tinted front side lights

rusty offside rear top brake pipe

Fail 30 Oct 2009 72,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

blue tinted front side lights

rusty offside rear top brake pipe

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,143 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 62,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 55,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 47,690 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 ERX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V580 ERX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V580 ERX registered?

V580 ERX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 1999.

Is V580 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V580 ERX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V580 ERX have outstanding finance?

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