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V76 NKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV76 NKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 101,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp not working (1 of 2) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit and cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 97,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit and also cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 97,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit and also cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 94,264 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 94,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,918 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (2005 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (2005 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Apr 2022 87,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 83,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,753 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,194 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 79,401 miles

both rear outer sills,corrosion evident

Fail 1 Dec 2017 79,401 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear outer sills,corrosion evident

Pass 10 Dec 2016 78,104 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 77,716 miles

rear sills/front chassis surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to both rear outer sill panels

Pass 14 Dec 2013 75,789 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,895 miles

corrosion o/s/r sill

general corrosion exhaust

stone damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,009 miles

significant stone damage to windscreen...

Pass 11 Dec 2010 72,377 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 72,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,733 miles

stone chip outside zone a swept area 20 mm...

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,405 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 65,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 60,607 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2006 54,496 miles

front pads becoming low †windscreen stone chipped zone b †front number plaate is craacked † †

Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,545 miles

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

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

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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V76 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V76 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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What year was V76 NKE registered?

V76 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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