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F12 NKR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,060 mi
Last recorded216,060 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 NKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 216,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 215,929 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 215,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 215,412 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 214,701 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 214,064 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 213,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 210,371 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 203,728 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 201,129 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 197,309 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 197,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 May 2014 189,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 189,563 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 185,578 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 179,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 175,316 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 161,011 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 161,011 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 156,517 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 146,967 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 146,967 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 140,200 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 127,422 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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F12 NKR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F12 NKR, 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 F12 NKR registered?

F12 NKR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is F12 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F12 NKR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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