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K53 KRB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,040 mi
Last recorded143,040 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK53 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 143,040 miles

Front both n/s and o/s bottom ball joint dust covers cracking

Front both n/s and o/s track rod end dust covers cracking

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 143,040 miles

Front both n/s and o/s bottom ball joint dust covers cracking

Front both n/s and o/s track rod end dust covers cracking

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 142,384 miles

Underside slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2024 142,334 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspensions components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed underneath

Pass 14 Dec 2020 142,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 24 Apr 2019 141,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 141,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rust on suspension parts and flor from standing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 139,923 miles

rusting on floors and suspension

Pass 13 Aug 2009 138,821 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 138,618 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 138,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2006 133,620 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 133,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K53 KRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K53 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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What year was K53 KRB registered?

K53 KRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is K53 KRB safe to buy?

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