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KUI 2257

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,885 mi
Last recorded153,885 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 2257
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 153,885 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 150,921 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 148,832 miles

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

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

underbody surface corrosion to brake and suspension components/body

Pass 23 Nov 2022 145,797 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,764 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 139,177 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,837 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 131,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 128,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin about2mm left (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,546 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 121,248 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,591 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,502 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 112,654 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 104,594 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2011 104,285 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

oil leak

rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2010 89,392 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,065 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 79,731 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 71,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 63,559 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 63,559 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 58,485 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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KUI 2257 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KUI 2257, 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 KUI 2257 registered?

KUI 2257 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is KUI 2257 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUI 2257 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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