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M99 KMF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,363 mi
Last recorded58,363 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 KMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 58,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT THE TOP OF JOINING BLOCK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 57,671 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 54,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 53,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,688 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 51,378 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 51,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,411 miles

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 50,411 miles

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,945 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,574 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,199 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,313 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 44,313 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,362 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 43,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 42,617 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,134 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,104 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,214 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,768 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 32,496 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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M99 KMF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 M99 KMF, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M99 KMF registered?

M99 KMF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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