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V59 NKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

189,728 mi
Last recorded189,728 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 NKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 189,728 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 189,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 183,360 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 171,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 171,021 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 160,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 160,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 152,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 139,376 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 139,373 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,217 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan and floor box sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 27 Sep 2019 133,217 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan and floor box sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 128,957 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 123,916 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 123,713 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 118,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 114,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 106,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 96,731 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 9 Jun 2012 86,310 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,759 miles

Damage to N/S chassis leg

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,291 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,090 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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V59 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V59 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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V59 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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