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K32 KRB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,449 mi
Last recorded143,449 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK32 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 143,449 miles

General corrosion to body and all suspension components

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 143,449 miles

General corrosion to body and all suspension components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 143,392 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General surface corrosion to chassis/body

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 143,392 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General surface corrosion to chassis/body

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 143,154 miles

All anti-roll bar link bushes detieriorated

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to body and suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2023 142,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 142,756 miles

all suspension components corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 14 Jun 2018 142,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 142,213 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 142,213 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 141,282 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 141,282 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 140,495 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 140,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 138,751 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 138,751 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 135,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 131,345 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 131,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 125,592 miles

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

o/s front brake slight binding (readings lower)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 120,730 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 117,183 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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K32 KRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 K32 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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K32 KRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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