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K255 CBO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,131 mi
Last recorded17,131 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 CBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 17,131 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 16,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 15,317 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroding

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 14,804 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 13,689 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S indicator tell tale inop

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 13,689 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S indicator tell tale inop

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 12,421 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 11,089 miles

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

exhaust rusty

extensive underbody corrosion

n/s indicator tell-tale inop

suspension and steering ball joints, boots deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2019 10,711 miles

exhaust rusty

extensive underbody corrosion

front brakes dragging on

front suspension and steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated

n/s indicator tell-tale inop

Pass 21 Dec 2018 9,948 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 9,948 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 9,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 6,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various ball joint boots poor

Pass 3 Dec 2015 2,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust very rusty

Various front ball joint boots poor

Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2014 97,227 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 May 2013 93,200 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 93,147 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,477 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 88,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,369 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured and worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2010 85,221 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 78,472 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,477 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 65,570 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 65,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 64,966 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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K255 CBO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K255 CBO, 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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K255 CBO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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