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1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J471 HMV

J471 HMV

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/04/1998. Recorded mileage 221,328 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1597cc

J471 HMV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
  • 221,328 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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J471 HMV Mileage History

  1. 30/10/2023191,367 mi
  2. 10/11/2023191,393 mi+26 mi
  3. 12/11/2024210,156 mi+18,763 mi
  4. 25/11/2024210,177 mi+21 mi
  5. 19/12/2025221,328 mi+11,151 mi

Average of roughly 14,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J471 HMV 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 (J471 HMV) between October 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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