1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R293 BWY
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 67,392 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1839cc
R293 BWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 67,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R293 BWY Mileage History
- 19/07/202465,990 mi
- 30/07/202567,222 mi+1,232 mi
- 26/08/202567,222 mi
- 19/08/202667,390 mi+168 mi
- 20/08/202667,392 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R293 BWY 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 (R293 BWY) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer”.
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