1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R237 CAU
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 167,926 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R237 CAU Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 167,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R237 CAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R237 CAU) between July 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
R237 CAU Mileage History
- 16/07/2005105,877 mi
- 19/07/2005105,877 mi
- 18/07/200610,908 mi-94,969 mi
- 14/07/2007122,706 mi+111,798 mi
- 12/07/2008126,122 mi+3,416 mi
- 12/07/2008126,122 mi
- 27/06/2009128,262 mi+2,140 mi
- 03/07/2010130,386 mi+2,124 mi
- 03/07/2010130,386 mi
- 04/07/2011132,138 mi+1,752 mi
- 20/07/2011132,138 mi
- 20/07/2011132,138 mi
- 19/07/2012134,165 mi+2,027 mi
- 19/07/2012134,165 mi
- 01/03/2013134,928 mi+763 mi
- 06/03/2014139,457 mi+4,529 mi
- 06/03/2014139,457 mi
- 24/03/2015141,021 mi+1,564 mi
- 17/02/2016142,554 mi+1,533 mi
- 04/03/2016142,782 mi+228 mi
- 08/12/2018144,673 mi+1,891 mi
- 14/01/2019144,673 mi
- 19/05/2021150,210 mi+5,537 mi
- 06/10/2021150,215 mi+5 mi
- 14/10/2022150,220 mi+5 mi
- 17/10/2022150,222 mi+2 mi
- 11/10/2023158,956 mi+8,734 mi
- 28/08/2024158,973 mi+17 mi
- 20/11/2024158,986 mi+13 mi
- 27/01/2026167,925 mi+8,939 mi
- 14/05/2026167,926 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,979 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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