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K536 NES

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,053 mi
Last recorded143,053 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK536 NES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 143,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wing corroded at bottom but still secure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside of car heavily undersealed (including repairs to inner sills)

Pass 11 Jul 2025 141,590 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust catalyst front flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

both inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 140,825 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 140,821 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 140,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 140,708 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch slightly faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 140,707 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch slightly faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 139,873 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps dip/main beam switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2021 139,873 miles

Emissions not tested emissions test aborted, coolant temperature rising too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps dip/main beam switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured drivers footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2020 133,398 miles

Exhaust tailpipe knocks on rear bumper

Horn not working properly Weak (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And rubber deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 133,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Incorrect colour (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust tailpipe knocks on rear bumper

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Switch slightly faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Horn not working properly Weak (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And rubber deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Drivers footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 126,628 miles

Body corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch has a corrosion hole

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer and inner sills corroded with numerous patch welding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 126,628 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shock securing bolt incorrect (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch has a corrosion hole

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer and inner sills corroded with numerous patch welding

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 126,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FR5ONT6 TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

REAR WHEEL ARCH SLIGHT RUST N/S

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S AND N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

YOUR SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,809 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 120,451 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 116,288 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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K536 NES is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K536 NES, 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 K536 NES registered?

K536 NES is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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