1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M16 SXY
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M16 SXY Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 09/12/2026
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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