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K1 YEM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

33,998 mi
Last recorded33,998 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 YEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 33,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 33,957 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 33,928 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 33,885 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 33,827 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,792 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 33,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 33,069 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,691 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,189 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,026 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 32,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,549 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,821 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,227 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 29,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,425 miles

damage to n/s outer sill.

o/s & n/s sun visors insecure/loose.

o/s/f,nsf,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished/cracked on outer side walls.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,116 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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K1 YEM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K1 YEM, 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 K1 YEM registered?

K1 YEM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is K1 YEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 YEM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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