The road tax status for R892 BLH is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R892 BLH?

The MOT for R892 BLH is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R892 BLH?

The recorded mileage for R892 BLH is 100,963 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R892 BLH ULEZ compliant?

No, R892 BLH does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R892 BLH

R892 BLH

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 100,963 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/10/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 100,963 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 100,963 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1598cc

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R892 BLH Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
100,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

! Older vehicle

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R892 BLH Mileage History

05/09/202398,441 mi
05/09/202398,440 mi-1 mi
01/10/2024100,963 mi+2,523 mi
04/10/2024100,963 mi
04/10/2024100,963 mi

Average of roughly 2,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R892 BLH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 17:39

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R892 BLH) between September 2023 and October 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 04 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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