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1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R432 BAW

R432 BAW

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 73,157 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 08/04/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
73,157 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/04/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1840cc

R432 BAW Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
  • 73,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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R432 BAW Mileage History

  1. 14/02/202272,852 mi
  2. 13/09/202272,862 mi+10 mi
  3. 04/04/202673,118 mi+256 mi
  4. 09/04/202673,157 mi+39 mi

Average of roughly 74 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R432 BAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 20:30
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R432 BAW) between February 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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