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1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J446 TVS

J446 TVS

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 133,138 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1597cc

J446 TVS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
  • 133,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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J446 TVS Mileage History

  1. 27/01/2022130,935 mi
  2. 03/02/2023132,048 mi+1,113 mi
  3. 03/02/2023132,048 mi
  4. 26/01/2024132,753 mi+705 mi
  5. 11/06/2025133,138 mi+385 mi

Average of roughly 654 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J446 TVS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (J446 TVS) between January 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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