1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M977 FYJ
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 141,619 km. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 141,619 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M977 FYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
- 141,619 km 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: Below Average
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M977 FYJ Odometer History
- 03/01/2023133,741 km
- 11/12/2023137,899 km+4,158 km
- 13/12/2023137,899 km
- 06/12/2024141,607 km+3,708 km
- 09/12/2024141,619 km+12 km
Average of roughly 4,075 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M977 FYJ MOT History
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 (M977 FYJ) between January 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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