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JUI 8908

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,175 mi
Last recorded66,175 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 8908
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 66,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 65,166 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,699 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 64,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 64,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,085 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 62,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,635 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,456 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,306 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,036 miles

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

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 24 Mar 2010 38,539 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,704 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,630 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,020 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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JUI 8908 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JUI 8908, 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 JUI 8908 registered?

JUI 8908 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is JUI 8908 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUI 8908 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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