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M129 UJH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1837cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,797 mi
Last recorded130,797 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 UJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,837cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 130,797 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 130,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 130,022 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 129,547 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 127,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 125,544 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,415 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 123,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 121,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 116,846 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 113,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 112,051 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 112,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 112,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 107,389 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 103,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 100,786 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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M129 UJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M129 UJH, 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 M129 UJH registered?

M129 UJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is M129 UJH safe to buy?

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