1998 Mazda MX5 1.8L Petrol · R691 CCY
1998 Mazda MX5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 146,585 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R691 CCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2026
- 146,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R691 CCY Mileage History
- 22/07/2024137,387 mi
- 27/07/2024137,410 mi+23 mi
- 30/07/2025141,270 mi+3,860 mi
- 07/08/2025142,060 mi+790 mi
- 04/08/2026146,585 mi+4,525 mi
Average of roughly 4,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R691 CCY 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 Mx5 (R691 CCY) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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