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K15 NAE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,991 mi
Last recorded89,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 NAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 89,991 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

offside front outer sill corroded and weak

Pass 10 Jun 2024 89,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

centre brake light inop

various suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 2 May 2023 88,094 miles

3rd Brake Light Inop

Central Exhaust System Corroded - Rear Flange - Middle to Rear Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rubber Gaiter Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush is Splitting Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush is Splitting Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 87,369 miles

slight corrosion on underbody

slight oil residue on engine

Fail 4 May 2022 87,369 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 45cms In From OSF Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Where Arch Meets Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,875 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 86,875 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 85,943 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

o/s outer sill heavily corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,651 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

various underbody corrsion

Fail 28 Apr 2019 83,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both o/s outer wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake caliper damp

n/s/r brake discs corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear coil springs corroded

various underbody corrsion

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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K15 NAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K15 NAE, 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 K15 NAE registered?

K15 NAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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