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K177 RBP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

215,851 mi
Last recorded215,851 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK177 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 215,851 miles
Pass 18 May 2025 214,786 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 213,310 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2024 213,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 210,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 207,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody vent line

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some minor areas of underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 206,036 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear n/s and o/s feathered on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2018 204,805 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 203,104 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 200,262 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 200,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Braking system leaking pipe burst (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 196,819 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 194,798 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 191,529 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 191,255 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 187,425 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 187,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 183,490 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 177,140 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 173,783 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 153,798 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 145,446 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 145,446 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2006 136,813 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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K177 RBP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K177 RBP, 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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K177 RBP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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