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K353 EJB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,357 mi
Last recorded147,357 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK353 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 147,357 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 145,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 145,846 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 145,804 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm front bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 145,610 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also track rod end dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also track rod end dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 145,440 miles

wheel bolt covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 145,437 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2014 145,435 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 145,426 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 145,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 145,045 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 144,796 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 137,513 miles

rear tyres inner edgers has cuts in treads

Pass 18 Aug 2009 130,884 miles

rear tyres have cuts in the tread on inner edgers

Pass 5 Aug 2008 124,766 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 119,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 115,782 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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K353 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K353 EJB, 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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What year was K353 EJB registered?

K353 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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