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K231 KRB

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

171,316 mi
Last recorded171,316 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 171,316 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 171,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handbrake very weak N/S, passed RBT

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 171,195 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner arch yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody / subframes / suspension components

Pass 5 Feb 2025 169,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 yellow chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody / subframes / suspension components

Pass 18 Dec 2023 166,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 yellow chalked (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underbody / subframes / suspension components

Pass 2 Dec 2022 163,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 160,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 156,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 151,678 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 151,659 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 149,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 145,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 135,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 129,530 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 122,205 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 122,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 113,506 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edges low tread

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 May 2010 111,526 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 107,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 107,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 106,828 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 106,111 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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K231 KRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K231 KRB, 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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K231 KRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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