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K859 SNP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,533 mi
Last recorded74,533 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK859 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 74,531 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,949 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 72,948 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 72,575 miles

General corrosion on underside round brake/suspension /steering vehicle structure

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (PARKING BRAKE) (1.2.1 (c))

VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER

bumper bar rod loose off/side front (lower )

front suspension pivot bushes worn near/off side front

near /side front brake flex hose fouling lower suspension arm

Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,784 miles

All rubber suspension bushes worn

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Fail 5 Aug 2022 69,784 miles

All rubber suspension bushes worn

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,051 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,401 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 63,397 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 63,395 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,860 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,664 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,664 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 52,702 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,955 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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K859 SNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K859 SNP, 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 K859 SNP registered?

K859 SNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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