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K5 NRB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,900 mi
Last recorded75,900 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 NRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 75,900 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

reverse light inop

side marker lights inop

Fail 13 Apr 2023 75,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

reverse light inop

side marker lights inop

Pass 5 Apr 2022 74,903 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 74,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Pass 23 Dec 2020 74,249 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 74,092 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,726 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear........ (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,344 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,209 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 73,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 72,494 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,696 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,628 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 71,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,952 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 69,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 68,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 66,890 miles

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

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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K5 NRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K5 NRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 NRB registered?

K5 NRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is K5 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 NRB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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