1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · V550 DVR
1999 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 103,009 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V550 DVR Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 103,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V550 DVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mazda Mx-5 (V550 DVR) between August 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 advisory notices are 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
V550 DVR Mileage History
- 12/08/200662,680 mi
- 13/08/200766,366 mi+3,686 mi
- 13/08/200766,366 mi
- 13/08/200868,280 mi+1,914 mi
- 13/08/200970,021 mi+1,741 mi
- 17/08/201071,800 mi+1,779 mi
- 15/08/201173,225 mi+1,425 mi
- 15/08/201173,225 mi
- 02/08/201274,595 mi+1,370 mi
- 29/05/201375,621 mi+1,026 mi
- 29/05/201375,621 mi
- 25/04/201480,441 mi+4,820 mi
- 09/06/201480,734 mi+293 mi
- 29/05/201583,242 mi+2,508 mi
- 03/06/201690,375 mi+7,133 mi
- 11/04/201791,810 mi+1,435 mi
- 27/04/201791,837 mi+27 mi
- 17/04/201894,961 mi+3,124 mi
- 25/04/201999,554 mi+4,593 mi
- 30/04/201999,557 mi+3 mi
- 16/03/2021101,780 mi+2,223 mi
- 13/06/2023101,793 mi+13 mi
- 14/06/2023101,794 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/2024102,717 mi+923 mi
- 23/12/2025103,009 mi+292 mi
- 07/01/2026103,009 mi
Average of roughly 2,078 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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