Official DVLA Record

1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J726 JOU

J726 JOU

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/04/1998. Recorded mileage 131,274 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/12/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1600cc
Mechanical Assessment

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J726 JOU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
  • 131,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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J726 JOU Mileage History

  1. 25/02/2022110,562 mi
  2. 25/02/2022110,562 mi
  3. 12/10/2023112,228 mi+1,666 mi
  4. 04/12/2024130,601 mi+18,373 mi
  5. 12/12/2024131,274 mi+673 mi

Average of roughly 7,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J726 JOU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (J726 JOU) between February 2022 and December 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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