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1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · E25 JAP

E25 JAP

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 122,981 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1839cc

E25 JAP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
  • 122,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E25 JAP Mileage History

  1. 18/08/2023119,300 mi
  2. 09/08/2024120,144 mi+844 mi
  3. 19/08/2024120,151 mi+7 mi
  4. 14/10/2025122,981 mi+2,830 mi
  5. 22/10/2025122,981 mi

Average of roughly 1,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E25 JAP 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 (E25 JAP) between August 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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