1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R171 CCL
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 63,012 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1840cc
R171 CCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 63,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R171 CCL Mileage History
- 03/10/202361,440 mi
- 10/10/202462,205 mi+765 mi
- 10/10/202462,206 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/202563,012 mi+806 mi
- 15/10/202563,012 mi
Average of roughly 773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R171 CCL 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 (R171 CCL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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