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1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R23 OBL

R23 OBL

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/02/1998. Recorded mileage 135,267 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/09/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1840cc

R23 OBL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2023
  • 135,267 miles 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R23 OBL Mileage History

  1. 28/10/2022123,091 mi
  2. 28/10/2022123,091 mi
  3. 11/09/2023135,267 mi+12,176 mi
  4. 12/09/2023135,267 mi

Average of roughly 13,949 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R23 OBL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R23 OBL) between October 2022 and September 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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