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V588 FLE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

92,251 mi
Last recorded92,251 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 FLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 92,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 85,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,940 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,881 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 75,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,168 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 72,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,064 miles

Parking brake warning light stays ON

Fail 20 Sep 2021 72,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake warning light stays ON

Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,706 miles

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

Offside Front Lower corrosion at bottom.

n/s and o/s chassis has surface rust

Fail 2 Oct 2020 71,705 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower corrosion at bottom.

n/s and o/s chassis has surface rust

Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,086 miles

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

Offside Front wing has corrosion not within prescribed area

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle rusty

exhaust corroded

parking brake needs adjusting

under body slight surface corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2019 71,084 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front wing has corrosion not within prescribed area

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle rusty

exhaust corroded

parking brake needs adjusting

under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back to afore section join corroded

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 68,921 miles

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back to afore section join corroded

osr tyre nail

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,325 miles

exhaust back to afore section join corroded

nsr tyre nail

os front/middle floor corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

undertray

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,679 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os front/middle, floor (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box to forward section join corroded

front and rear registration plates stained

nsr tyre nail

Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,679 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os front/middle, floor (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box to forward section join corroded

front and rear registration plates stained

nsr tyre nail

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,513 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

stain front number plate

stains rear number plate

Fail 17 Oct 2014 60,513 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

stain front number plate

stains rear number plate

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,268 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,622 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,648 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension very rusty

rear pads appear to be crambleing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,987 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 37,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,437 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 20,545 miles

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

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

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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V588 FLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V588 FLE, 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 V588 FLE registered?

V588 FLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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