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999 KYE

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,330 mi
Last recorded156,330 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 KYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 156,330 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 154,842 miles

car has been undersealed all over

Pass 7 Feb 2017 148,691 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener - trinkets ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 148,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener - trinkets ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 139,047 miles

items removed from drivers view

Pass 17 Mar 2015 129,915 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Near side front brake dragging

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 122,609 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,019 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 115,019 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,772 miles

TWO BELLHOUSING BOLTS MISSING ON THE NEARSIDE *

Fail 11 Aug 2011 96,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

TWO BELL HOUSING BOLTS MISSING ON THE NEARSIDE *

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,329 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,130 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 92,121 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 84,182 miles

damage to offside rear chassis rail

damaged to nearside rear chassis rail

Fail 20 Jun 2008 84,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offside rear chassis rail

damaged to nearside rear chassis rail

Pass 18 Dec 2007 83,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,284 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 77,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 73,327 miles

Nearside Rear 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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999 KYE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 999 KYE, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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999 KYE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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