1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R408 DNC
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 23,920 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R408 DNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 23,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R408 DNC Mileage History
- 09/06/202322,344 mi
- 25/06/202422,728 mi+384 mi
- 19/06/202523,311 mi+583 mi
- 19/06/202523,311 mi
- 01/07/202623,920 mi+609 mi
Average of roughly 515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R408 DNC 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 (R408 DNC) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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