Yes, M898 EFD is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 December 2026 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for M898 EFD?

The MOT for M898 EFD is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of M898 EFD?

The recorded mileage for M898 EFD is 72,879 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M898 EFD ULEZ compliant?

No, M898 EFD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1995 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M898 EFD

M898 EFD

1995 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1995. Recorded mileage 72,879 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
MOT Status: Valid until 13/05/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/12/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 72,879 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 13/05/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/12/2026

Mileage: 72,879 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1995
Engine: 1840cc

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M898 EFD Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
72,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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M898 EFD Mileage History

04/04/202365,537 mi
05/04/202365,553 mi+16 mi
05/04/202468,422 mi+2,869 mi
15/04/202571,381 mi+2,959 mi
15/05/202672,879 mi+1,498 mi

Average of roughly 2,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M898 EFD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 01:56

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 1995 Mazda Mx-5 (M898 EFD) between April 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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