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K999 JMU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

222,049 mi
Last recorded222,049 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 JMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 222,049 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 222,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 217,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 213,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 208,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 206,204 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 201,310 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 196,943 miles

all vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2019 191,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 184,172 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 177,923 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 171,104 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 165,072 miles

all vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2014 161,682 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 158,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 157,318 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 154,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 152,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 148,111 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 144,244 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 144,244 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2007 141,111 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 137,320 miles

slight surface corrosion to front,front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

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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K999 JMU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K999 JMU, 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 K999 JMU registered?

K999 JMU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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The MOT history for K999 JMU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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