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JUE 268V

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,010 mi
Last recorded40,010 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUE 268V
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2025 40,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 40,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 39,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 39,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 38,056 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,841 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,359 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,855 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,149 miles

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,678 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 29,131 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,712 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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JUE 268V is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JUE 268V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JUE 268V?

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What year was JUE 268V registered?

JUE 268V is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is JUE 268V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUE 268V shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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