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V47 NKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,683 mi
Last recorded69,683 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 NKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,683 miles

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

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

Underside and components corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2026 69,661 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Underside and components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 69,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe work corroded. (2.1.5 (a))

Front Radiator upper mounting brackets missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread At limit of advisory. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp connector to bulb has poor continuity

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. At limit of advisory (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively At limit of advisory (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing At limit of advisory. I strongly recommend this tyre is replaced. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake performance lower and slower in operation than N/S

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded. At limit of advisory.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively At limit of advisory (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 69,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,755 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,746 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,315 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,288 miles

both front wheels stiff to turn

corrosion to both front chassis rails by subframe mounts and o/s/r outer sill

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 62,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,011 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs inner face 10% corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,339 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 54,339 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front wheel dragging when wheel rotated

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side front brake has slight resistance when wheel rotated

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,605 miles

front brake discs lighty corroeded.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,993 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 37,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,325 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 29,990 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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V47 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 V47 NKE, 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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V47 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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