1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R645 AOB
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 100,171 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R645 AOB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 100,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R645 AOB Mileage History
- 27/03/202389,035 mi
- 22/03/202494,253 mi+5,218 mi
- 09/05/2025100,171 mi+5,918 mi
Average of roughly 5,257 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R645 AOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R645 AOB) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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